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This article from Piano Magazine: Clavier Companion discusses Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Three Humoresques, Op. 31. Coleridge-Taylor, an Anglo-African composer born in London in 1875, attended the Royal College of Music and became a renowned composer and conductor. Despite facing racism and prejudice, his music gained popularity during his short life. The Three Humoresques are characterized by traditional harmonic progressions of the mid-Romantic era, with homophonic textures and melodies in the right hand accompanied by arpeggios or blocked chords in the left hand. Each humoresque has its own unique features, such as ambiguous rhythms, unexpected modulations, and unusual tonalities. The pieces are accessible for competent pianists, with repeated patterns and few difficult stretches. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about "Evocations: 25 Studies in All Keys" by Scott Price, praising its unique and approachable piano pieces exploring various technical demands. Topics include the structure of the compositions mirroring Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, the freedom of interpretation suggested by the composer, and the suitability of the pieces for a broad range of piano students from different skill levels.

The article evaluates "The Three Fantasies" from Carlos Gardels, featuring a delightful set of three short pieces described as a tonal and traditional escape from reality.

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