Piano works undoubtedly dominate in childrenâ?s music written by S. Slonimsky.In these pieces the author reflect the world of the modern child with its characteristic emotions, aspirations, observations and impressions â?? all by means of music. The masterly written piano music captivates children with its creative urge and introduces them to the tradition of home music making.Sergei Slonimskyâ?s piano cycles feature pictures of nature, portraits of literature characters, even fleeting states of mind, the content of which is revealed in the form of a short title. This descriptiveness of Slonimskyâ?s works for children is often connected with an allusion to this or that musical style.Contents:Editorâ?s noteSergei Slonimskyâ?s Childrenâ?s World 1. Monody for the Right Hand 2. Monody for the Left Hand 3. Peaceful Duet 4. Cheerful Dance in Major 5. Cheeky Dance (in the Lydian Mode) 6. Gentle Dance (in the Mixolydian Mode) 7. Sad Song in Minor 8. Lyrical Motif (in the Aeolian Mode) 9. Mournful Motif (in the Dorian Mode) 10. Militant Motif (in the Phrygian Mode) 11. Canon 12. Double Counterpoint 13. Small Fugue