Petit livre pour Maud (Little Book for Maud) (1981)

Jean-Louis Dhaine (1949–2006) — Petit livre pour Maud (Little Book for Maud) (1981) for organ

1) Prélude
2) Étoile (Star)
3) Pastourelle (Pastorale)
4) Maud endormie (Maud Asleep)
5) Prière (Prayer)
6) Final

“Petit livre pour Maud” (Little Book for Maud) (1981) is a set of short organ pieces inspired by scenes in a child’s day (or imagination). Dhaine wrote suites (of different scorings) for other children in his family. The original hand-written publication is illustrated with the composer’s pencil sketches of Maud partaking in the various activities. Dhaine’s music in this work is very simple in texture (approachable to a younger player), while also partaking of distinct contemporary style elements.

French composer Jean-Louis Dhaine (1949–2006) wrote music in many genres and published a number of chamber and solo works. He wrote music for a wide range of purposes: from educational pieces for beginning players to music for major orchestras.

Published by Éditions M. Combre