Babies have extremely sensitive ears, particularly refined in the treble and mid-treble range. This allows them to hear the smallest variations in acoustic pressure. The tiniest sound can appear to be gigantic. Lacking a frame of reference, the baby is easily astonished or frightened by sounds more “cultured” ears would find common.

— Martin Leclerc [English translation: François Couture, x-07]

Pièces pour petites oreilles [Pieces for Tiny Ears] was realized in 2003-04 at the studio of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and at the composer’s studio. It was premiered on April 19, 2004 at the Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montréal. Pièces pour petites oreilles was awarded the 3rd prize at the Hugh Le Caine Award of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers (Canada, 2006).

Premiere

• April 19, 2004, Concert, Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal (Québec)

Awards

• 3rd prize, Hugh Le Caine Awards, SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers 2006, Canada