Twenty-five Preludes, Op. 28-45

Twenty-five Preludes, Op. 28-45
Author: Frédéric Chopin
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2000-05-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457469286

Chopin's 24 Preludes, Op. 28, are a set of short pieces for piano, one in each of the twenty-four keys, originally published in 1839. The Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45 (sometimes listed as Prelude No. 25), was composed in 1841. Although the term "prelude" is generally used to describe an introductory piece, Chopin's preludes stand as self-contained units, each conveying a specific idea or emotion. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.

The Finale in Western Instrumental Music

The Finale in Western Instrumental Music
Author: Michael Talbot
Publisher: Oxford Monographs on Music
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2001
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780198166955

The knowledge that finales are by tradition (and perhaps also necessarily) 'different' from other movements has been around a long time, but this is the first time that the special nature of finales in instrumental music has been examined comprehensively and in detail. Three main types offinale, labelled 'relaxant', 'summative', and 'valedictory', are identified. Each type is studied closely, with a wealth of illustration and analytical commentary covering the entire period from the Renaissance to the present day. The history of finales in five important genres -- suite, sonata,string quartet, symphony, and concerto -- is traced, and the parallels and divergences between these traditions are identified. Several wider issues are mentioned, including narrativity, musical rounding, inter-movement relationships, and the nature of codas. The book ends with a look at thefinales of all Shostakovich's string quartets, in which examples of most of the types may be found.

Sonata V

Sonata V
Author: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1921
Genre: Sonatas (Piano)
ISBN:

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire
Author: Maurice Hinson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 1215
Release: 2013-12-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0253010233

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire continues to be the go-to source for piano performers, teachers, and students. Newly updated and expanded with more than 250 new composers, this incomparable resource expertly guides readers to solo piano literature and provides answers to common questions: What did a given composer write? What interesting work have I never heard of? How difficult is it? What are its special musical features? How can I reach the publisher? New to the fourth edition are enhanced indexes identifying black composers, women composers, and compositions for piano with live or recorded electronics; a thorough listing of anthologies and collections organized by time period and nationality, now including collections from Africa and Slovakia; and expanded entries to account for new material, works, and resources that have become available since the third edition, including websites and electronic resources. The "newest Hinson" will be an indispensible guide for many years to come.

Piano Concerto No. 26 in D, K. 537

Piano Concerto No. 26 in D, K. 537
Author: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 68
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457475849

A Piano Duet for 2 pianos, 4 hands, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.