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In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata
is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical
forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad
constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs
contrary to conventional theories of the Romantic sonata that place
this nineteenth-century musical form squarely outside inherited
Classical sonata procedures. Building on Sonata Theory, Davis
examines moments of fracture and fragmentation that disrupt the
cohesive and linear temporality in piano sonatas by Chopin, Brahms,
and Schumann. These disruptions in the sonata form are a narrative
technique that signify temporal shifts during which we move from
the outer action to the inner thoughts of a musical agent, or we
move from the story as it unfolds to a flashback or flash-forward.
Through an interpretation of Romantic sonatas as temporally
multi-dimensional works in which portions of the music in any given
piece can lie inside or outside of what Sonata Theory would define
as the sonata-space proper, Davis reads into these ruptures a
narrative of expressive features that mark these sonatas as
uniquely Romantic.
Moscow and its Conservatoire was long, perhaps still is, the heart
of Russian pianism. Its graduates range through Rachmaninov,
Scriabin, Medtner, Richter, Gilels, Ashkenazy, Pletnev and beyond.
Professor Christopher Barnes, a professor of Slavic languages at
the University of Toronto, has translated hitherto unavailable
essays, critiques and lectures from the leading teaching lights at
the Moscow Conservatoire. This is a feast of valuable piano
pedagogy.
The Michael Aaron Piano Course Lesson books have been completely
re-engraved, expanded (adding more definitions of musical terms and
more musical pieces), updated (with modernized artwork), and
re-edited (with less emphasis on fingerings and more on
note-reading).
In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata
is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical
forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad
constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs
contrary to conventional theories of the Romantic sonata that place
this nineteenth-century musical form squarely outside inherited
Classical sonata procedures. Building on Sonata Theory, Davis
examines moments of fracture and fragmentation that disrupt the
cohesive and linear temporality in piano sonatas by Chopin, Brahms,
and Schumann. These disruptions in the sonata form are a narrative
technique that signify temporal shifts during which we move from
the outer action to the inner thoughts of a musical agent, or we
move from the story as it unfolds to a flashback or flash-forward.
Through an interpretation of Romantic sonatas as temporally
multi-dimensional works in which portions of the music in any given
piece can lie inside or outside of what Sonata Theory would define
as the sonata-space proper, Davis reads into these ruptures a
narrative of expressive features that mark these sonatas as
uniquely Romantic.
The author of Beyond the Notes demonstrates how a working musician
draws energy from the events of daily life, and sometimes seeks a
refuge from them in music. Out of Silence is a diary of a year in
Susan Tomes's life as a performer. Taking as its inspiration
Schumann's remark that 'I am affected by everything that goes on in
the world, and I think it all over in my own way', it aims to show
how a working musician mulls over and draws energy from the events
of everyday life. We follow this internationally renowned pianist
as she prepares for concerts and performs, both as a soloist and as
part of a chamber ensemble; we experience the highs and lows of
practising and the challenges of live performance, we see her
planning masterclasses and interacting with both musicians and
audiences. She casts her mind back to her childhood - practicing
before school on cold Edinburgh mornings, playing 'Danny Boy' for a
relative - and reflects on paintings, dance, books, sport and
gardening. 'A delight and a revelation...She writes with
Schubertian intimacy, modesty and grace,' said the Independent of
her first book, Beyond the Notes. Here Susan Tomes strives to
unlock the secrets of great music and to understand its place in
the wider world. SUSAN TOMES has won a number of awards for her
recordings of chamber music. For fifteen years she was the pianist
of Domus, and for another fifteen she has been the pianist of the
Florestan Trio, one of the world's leading piano trios. She is the
author of Beyond the Notes and A Musician's Alphabet. She writes
occasionally for the Guardian and on a blog on her own website,
www.susantomes.com.
The soundtrack to Nintendo's Wii is for advanced intermediate to
advanced pianists.
(Educational Piano Library). Piano Fun Pop Hits for Adult Beginners
is a collection of lead sheets and arrangements for the beginning
pianist who has learned to read music and wants to play easy
arrangements of familiar melodies. The CD features beautifully
orchestrated accompaniments for every song and is playable on any
CD player. It is also MIDI-enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust
the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch. Songs: All
My Loving * Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Forrest Gump Main Title
(Feather Theme) * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Imagine *
Memory * Moon River * My Girl * Que Sera, Sera * The Sound of
Silence * Stand By Me * Welcome to My World * What a Wonderful
World. Pefect for RMM (recreational music making) programs
(Faber Piano Adventures ). The thorough reinvention of the 2B
Theory Book offers eight superb new pages for in-depth study of
chords, harmonization, and rhythm. New improvisation activities
offer creative exploration of scales in C major, G major and F
major.
Five superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz
repertoire. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop
blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free
jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke
Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new
pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz
musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three
lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each
piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and
rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The
improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings
as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of
the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing
jazz confidently and creatively. Contains all the pieces for
ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.
(Berklee Guide). Learn the essentials of accompanying soloists and
playing in jazz ensembles. Comping is the practice of using chords
to accompany a melody. Whether supporting a soloist, playing in an
ensemble, or performing solo, this book will help you to use chords
effectively and appropriately to create a rich jazz feel and
enhance the sound of your whole ensemble. It begins with triads and
voice leading, and progresses through altered seventh-chord spread
voicings for two hands, covering many different techniques for
using harmony and rhythm. The accompanying CD lets you practice
with a small jazz combo. Suitable for all major jazz styles.
There is an animated, toccata-like feel to the opening and closing
sections of this flashy etude, interrupted by an expressive and
thoughtful andante middle section. Even the fastest portions of
this show piece are doable for the late intermediate level pianist,
and some of the more technical features include hand crossing,
dynamic and tempo contrasts, and a wide use of the keyboard, with a
very dramatic ending.
During a career spanning more than 50 years, pianist Helmut Deutsch
has accompanied over 100 singers, including Ian Bostridge, Grace
Bumbry, Diana Damrau, Brigitte Fassbaender, Jonas Kaufmann,
Angelika Kirchschlager, Camilla Nylund, Christoph Pregardien, Mauro
Peter, Hermann Prey, Thomas Quasthoff, Yumiko Samejima, Peter
Schreier, Irmgard Seefried and Anne Sofie von Otter. Translated
from the German by Richard Stokes, professor of lieder at the Royal
Academy of Music, this memoir describes, with humour, honesty and
intelligence, Helmut Deutsch's journey from unknown repetiteur to
one of the most refined and sought-after accompanists of the modern
era, respected by the leading singers of our time, who make music
with him and revere him as a great artist and strong musical
partner. In this engaging and entertaining account, Deutsch offers
fascinating insights into pianistic technique, repertoire,
performance, interpersonal relationships, and the special qualities
required for his profession: empathy, flexibility, sensitivity,
patience and the ability to stand back in the service of others.
Deutsch is a captivating narrator, frank and entertaining. From out
of tune pianos to jealous singers, his memoir teems with anecdotes
and reflections on his multi-faceted life as a musician, offering
readers a glimpse of unforgettable moments on and off stage without
a trace of vanity.
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