The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Third Edition

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Third Edition
Author: Maurice Hinson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0253056756

In this expanded and updated edition, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide features over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts catalog published works for piano with two or more instruments with information on performance level, length, individual movements, overall style, and publisher. Divided into sections according to the number and types of instruments involved, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble then subdivides entries according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods in this invaluable guide.

Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Dictionary of American Classical Composers
Author: Neil Butterworth
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1136790241

The Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available. Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.