Op. 87: Six Pièces humoristiques

Publisher: Enoch
Date: 1897
Instrumentation: piano

1. Réveil (Awakening): Dedicated to Marie Gabry. Bright and energetic, suggesting the freshness and activity of the start of a day.
2. Sous-bois (Under the Woods): Dedicated to Gustave Dionis. A gentle, atmospheric piece evoking a woodland scene with delicate textures and lyrical writing.
3. Inquiétude (Anxiety or Uneasiness): Dedicated to Rodolphe Ganz. Restless rhythms and shifting harmonies create a sense of nervous agitation.
4. Autrefois (Times Past or Long Ago): Dedicated to Stefanski.A minor, Nostalgic and reflective, looking back toward an earlier era with elegant, old-fashioned charm.
5. Consolation: Dedicated to Aimèe Gabry. In B major, warm, tender, and expressive mood.
6. Norvégienne (Norwegian): Dedicated to Lucien Wurmser
Inspired by Scandinavian dance idioms, ending the set with lively rhythms and folk-like character.