Jacques Ibert was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
Histories is a collection of 10 impressionistic short pieces for intermediate levels, an excellent choice for those starting to learn this genre.
The Old Beggar (Le vieux mediant) is the most serious piece in this collection, exploring very dark sonorities. It requires sophisticated use of the pedal and tone control.
Is this your next piece?
This might be a good next choice if you're a beginner polishing your technique.
Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 3
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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The Old Beggar was composed
Jacques Ibert was 32 years old
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Wikipedia · Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Text may be edited by PianoLIT.Jacques Ibert died
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