Description
He is Born (Il est ne) is a bright rhythmic piece starting in C major with melody over simple accompaniment. There is a modulation to G major with harmonics in the left hand. Then back to the original key with a four-measure tag at the end.
I Wonder As I Wander is based on an Appalachian carol. The arrangement starts with a single melodic line in A minor. The melody repeats in 4/4 over sparse bass clef chords. Middle section consists of an undulating left hand part under the melody followed by switching the melody to bass clef with the undulating part in the right hand. The next section is accentuated by glissandos before returning to 3/4 for a dramatic arpeggio and high chord climax. The piece ends with a slow section that utilizes harmonics.