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Yann Tiersen - Eusa (Paperback): Yann Tiersen Yann Tiersen - Eusa (Paperback)
Yann Tiersen
R630 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Three Liturgical Improvisations (Sheet music): George Oldroyd Three Liturgical Improvisations (Sheet music)
George Oldroyd
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This set of three organ improvisations, each based on a liturgical text, is written in a quintessentially English style: largely diatonic but not unremittingly consonant, flowingly melodic, texturally rich, and steered away from predictability by constantly varying bar- and phrase-lengths. Organists will find this a usefully versatile set of voluntaries, or an unusual and rewarding recital piece.

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) (Paperback): Oli Freke Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) (Paperback)
Oli Freke
R604 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R69 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850 (Hardcover, New Ed): Derek Carew The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Derek Carew
R5,587 Discovery Miles 55 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book charts the piano's accession from musical curiosity to cultural icon, examining the instrument itself in its various guises as well as the music written for it. Both the piano and piano music were very much the product of the intellectual, cultural and social environments of the period and both were subject to many influences, directly and indirectly. These included character (individualism), the vernacular ('folk/popular') and creativity (improvisation), all of which are discussed generally and with respect to the music itself. Derek Carew surveys the most important pianistic genres of the period (variations, rondos, and so on), showing how these changed from their received forms into vehicles of Romantic expressiveness. The piano is also looked at in its role as an accompanying instrument. The Mechanical Muse will be of interest to anyone who loves the piano or the period, from the non-specialist to the music postgraduate.

The Piano in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Instruments, Performers and Repertoire (Hardcover, New Ed): Susan Wollenberg The Piano in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Instruments, Performers and Repertoire (Hardcover, New Ed)
Susan Wollenberg
R4,629 Discovery Miles 46 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Since the publication of The London Pianoforte School (ed. Nicholas Temperley) twenty years ago, research has proliferated in the area of music for the piano during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and into developments in the musical life of London, for a time the centre of piano manufacturing, publishing and performance. But none has focused on the piano exclusively within Britain. The eleven chapters in this volume explore major issues surrounding the instrument, its performers and music within an expanded geographical context created by the spread of the instrument and the growth of concert touring. Topics covered include: the piano trade and how piano manufacturing affected a major provincial town; the reception of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier and Clementi's Gradus ad Parnassum during the nineteenth century; the shift from composer-pianists to pianist-interpreters in the first half of the century that triggered crucial changes in piano performance and concert structure; the growth of musical life in the peripheries outside major musical centres; the pianist as advocate for contemporary composers as well as for historical repertory; the status of British pianists both in relation to foreigners on tour in Britain and as welcomed star performers in outposts of the Empire; marketing forces that had an impact on piano sales, concerts and piano careers; leading virtuosos, writers and critics; the important role played by women pianists and the development of the recording industry, bringing the volume into the early twentieth century.

The Companion to The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850 (Hardcover, New Ed): Derek Carew The Companion to The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Derek Carew
R4,646 Discovery Miles 46 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Intended as a supplement to The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850, this Companion provides additional information which, largely for reasons of space but also of continuity, it was not possible or desirable to include in that volume. The book is laid out alphabetically and full biographical entries are provided for all musical figures mentioned, including composers, performers, theoreticians and teachers, as well as piano makers and publishers of music, within the period covered by The Mechanical Muse. There are also entries on figures of importance from outside the period but whose influence is palpably important within it, such as J.S. Bach. As well as biographical information, all these entries contain lists of principal works and a section on further reading so that readers can follow up people and matters of particular interest. Also included in The Companion are entries devoted to particular works and other information of relevance, such as descriptions of musical forms, characteristics of dances and so on, as well as some technical information on music and explanations of technical terms pertaining to keyboard instruments themselves and to ways of playing them. This Companion is not intended to replace existing reference books such as Grove or Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart, but will be useful for those who desire to know more about a particular topic and do not necessarily have access to more specialist reference works, or time to visit large or specialist libraries. As such it is indispensable to users of The Mechanical Muse.

The Lost Pianos of Siberia - A Sunday Times Paperback of 2021 (Paperback): Sophy Roberts The Lost Pianos of Siberia - A Sunday Times Paperback of 2021 (Paperback)
Sophy Roberts
R342 R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST PAPERBACK OF 2021 * Shortlisted for the 2021 Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year prize * A critically-acclaimed Sunday Times, Spectator and Independent Book of 2020 * Now with colour photography by Michael Turek 'Richly absorbing... An impressive exploration of Siberia's terrifying past.' Guardian 'Evocative and wonderfully original.' Colin Thubron __________ Siberia's expansive history is traditionally one of exiles, bitter cold and suffering. Yet there is another tale to tell. Dotted throughout this remote and beautiful landscape are pianos created during the boom years of the nineteenth century. They tell the story of how, ever since entering Russian culture under the influence of Catherine the Great, piano music has run through the country like blood. How these pianos made the journey into this snow-bound wilderness in the first place is remarkable. That they might be capable of making music in such a hostile landscape feels like a miracle. The Lost Pianos of Siberia is an absorbing story about a piano hunt - a quixotic quest through two centuries of Russian history and eight time zones stretching across an eleventh of the world's land surface. It reveals not only an unexpected musical legacy, but profound and brave humanity in the last place on earth you might expect to find it. __________ What readers are saying about The Lost Pianos of Siberia: ***** 'You know a book's good when, on finishing it, you just want to start again.' ***** 'Beautifully written, full of compelling anecdotes celebrating Siberia's extraordinary history.' ***** 'The most unusual and intelligent way to tell a travel story.'

Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 (English, French, German, Sheet music): Sonny Chua Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 (English, French, German, Sheet music)
Sonny Chua
R270 Discovery Miles 2 700 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 is packed with irresistible tunes that progress from Initial to Grade 2 standard (Elementary level). Featuring an assortment of exciting original pieces, from Jive turkey jazz to tango, modern waltz and cool Moonlight whispers, these creative piano solos offer a wide range of styles and moods - sure to spark the imagination of every player. With hints and tips from the composer throughout to encourage performance and support technique, as well as online audio of the pieces as recorded by Sonny himself. Sonny Chua (1967-2020) was an Australian composer, educator and pianist, known for his characterful and energetic musical style. It is hoped that these imaginative piano solos will be a fitting tribute to Sonny and inspire pianists of all ages to perform, for many years to come.

Alfred'S Basic Piano Library Theory 3 (Book): Morton Manus Alfred'S Basic Piano Library Theory 3 (Book)
Morton Manus
R246 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard.

Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music for Manuals (Paperback): Robert Gower Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music for Manuals (Paperback)
Robert Gower
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A diverse collection of seasonal organ music for manuals only, covering the church's year from Advent to Epiphany. The pieces are drawn internationally from across the centuries and include a mixture of established repertoire, attractive new arrangements, and four newly commissioned pieces. The collection is technically accessible and provides approachable repertoire for all church musicians, making it an attractive companion to The Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music.

The Faber Music Contemporary Piano Anthology (Sheet music): The Faber Music Contemporary Piano Anthology (Sheet music)
R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Faber Music Contemporary Piano Anthology is an exciting collection of best-loved neoclassical music for solo piano. The book includes well-known pieces from Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, Enya and Philip Glass alongside stunning works from the likes of Agnes Obel, Imogen Heap and Anne Lovett, all arranged for the intermediate pianist and many in print for the first time. "Faber Music have surely struck gold with The Contemporary Piano Anthology. Here we have a top-drawer sourcebook for some of the best music in this genre. This beautifully presented collection is another winner...and can be recommended without reservation!" Andrew Eales, pianodao.com, March 2021

Jazz on a Winter's Night 2 + CD - 10 Christmas classics for jazz piano (Sheet music): Nikki Iles Jazz on a Winter's Night 2 + CD - 10 Christmas classics for jazz piano (Sheet music)
Nikki Iles
R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Following the success of the first volume in Nikki Iles's acclaimed jazz series, this collection features sophisticated new jazz arrangements of Christmas classics, including 'Let it snow!', 'Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer', 'Away in a manger', and 'Past three o'clock'. A wide variety of styles are represented, from swing and stride to boogaloo and calypso, and the expertly recorded CD, by Nikki Iles, helps with interpretation. With fully notated rhythms, grooves, and improvisations, Jazz on a Winter's Night 2 is the perfect collection for pianists looking for that authentic sound.

'To fill, forbear, or adorne' - The Organ Accompaniment of Restoration Sacred Music (Hardcover, New Ed): Rebecca... 'To fill, forbear, or adorne' - The Organ Accompaniment of Restoration Sacred Music (Hardcover, New Ed)
Rebecca Herissone
R4,462 Discovery Miles 44 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first study to provide a systematic and thorough investigation of continuo realization styles appropriate to Restoration sacred music, an area of performance practice that has never previously been properly assessed. Rebecca Herissone undertakes detailed analysis of a group of organ books closely associated with the major Restoration composers Purcell, Blow and Humfrey, and the London institutions where they spent their professional lives. By investigating the relationship between the organ books' two-stave arrangements and full scores of the same pieces, Herissone demonstrates that the books are subtle sources of information to the accompanist, not just short or skeleton scores. Using this evidence, she formulates a model for continuo realization of this repertory based on the doubling of vocal parts, an approach that differs significantly from that adopted by most modern editors, and which throws into question much of the accepted continuo practice in modern performance of this repertory.

The Classical Film Collection (Piano Solo) (Sheet music): Various The Classical Film Collection (Piano Solo) (Sheet music)
Various 1
R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Classical Film Collection brings together famous classic pieces from the movies, such as Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake (from Black Swan), Mozart's Clarinet Concerto (Out of Africa), Allegri's Miserere (Chariots of Fire) and, for the first time in print, House of Woodcock by Jonny Greenwood from Phantom Thread. All pieces have been arranged for the intermediate pianist.

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics Book 1 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites (Paperback): Nancy Faber,... Adult Piano Adventures - Classics Book 1 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites (Paperback)
Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Piano Adventures All-In-Two Level 2A Tech. & Perf. - Technique & Performance - Anglicised Edition (Staple bound): Piano Adventures All-In-Two Level 2A Tech. & Perf. - Technique & Performance - Anglicised Edition (Staple bound)
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Big Book Of Beginner's Piano Classics - 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements (Paperback): Bergerac, David... Big Book Of Beginner's Piano Classics - 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements (Paperback)
Bergerac, David Dutkanicz
R701 Discovery Miles 7 010 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics. Selections include Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Chopin's Funeral March, Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mozart's Rondo alla Turca and Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, plus compositions by Schubert, Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and others.

The Classical Piano Sonata - From Haydn to Prokofiev (Paperback): Michael Davidson The Classical Piano Sonata - From Haydn to Prokofiev (Paperback)
Michael Davidson
R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Michael Davidson - author of the highly acclaimed Mozart and the Pianist - casts new light on some of the most masterly sonatas written for the piano and on the uniqueness of these great compositions and their composers. Excepting the considerable literature on Beethoven, few studies are available which explore the interpretation of this much played repertoire. This study is not only a detailed look at fourteen sonatas; one can also learn more about other works by these composers and about aspects of 'style' - that magical quality which differentiates Haydn from Mozart, Beethoven from Schubert, Liszt from Brahms.

Max Reger and Karl Straube - Perspectives on an Organ Performing Tradition (Hardcover, New Ed): Christopher Anderson Max Reger and Karl Straube - Perspectives on an Organ Performing Tradition (Hardcover, New Ed)
Christopher Anderson
R4,511 Discovery Miles 45 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Max Reger (1873-1916) is perhaps best-known for his organ music. This quickly assumed a prominent place in the repertory of German organists due in large measure to the efforts of Reger's contemporary Karl Straube (1873-1950). The personal and collegial relationship between the composer and performer began in 1898 and developed until Reger's death. By that time, Straube had established himself as an important artist and teacher in Leipzig and the central authority for the interpretation of Reger's organ music. The Reger-Straube relationship functioned on a number of levels with decisive consequences both for the composition of the music and its interpretation over a period fraught with upheaval on sociopolitical, religious and aesthetic fronts. This book evaluates the significance of the relationship between the composer and organist using primary source materials such as autograph performing manuscripts, reviews, programmes, letters and archival sources from contemporary organ building. The result is a much enhanced understanding of Reger in terms of performance practice and reception history, and a re-examination of Straube and, more broadly, of Leipzig as a musical centre during this period.

Piano Adventures Sightreading Level 2B (Staple bound, Revised): Nancy Faber, Randall Faber Piano Adventures Sightreading Level 2B (Staple bound, Revised)
Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Good sightreading skill is a powerful asset for the developing musician. Carefully composed variations of the Level 2B Lesson Book pieces help the student see the "new" against the backdrop of the "familiar." Fun, lively characters instruct students and motivate sightreading with a spirit of adventure and fun.

The Piano - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Robert Palmieri The Piano - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Robert Palmieri
R6,777 Discovery Miles 67 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


This new edition of the award-winning encyclopedia has been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded to include new technological advances, scholarship and bibliographic information. An international team of distinguished specialists has contributed over 440 entries including information on everything from builders, composers, and important events to technical descriptions and research discoveries. Uniformly well-written and authoritative, this user-friendly guide will channel anyone's love for the instrument, through social, intellectual, art history and beyond into the electronic age.

Includes entries on:

70 Builders

65 Composers

Over 200 technical terms

History, by country and of the piano's evolution

Important developments, organizations and piano types

Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021-2023: Grade 6 - 12 pieces plus exercises for Trinity College... Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises 2021-2023: Grade 6 - 12 pieces plus exercises for Trinity College London exams 2021-2023 (Sheet music)
Trinity College London
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Mozart's Piano Concertos (Hardcover, New Ed): John Irving Mozart's Piano Concertos (Hardcover, New Ed)
John Irving
R4,479 Discovery Miles 44 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mozart's piano concertos stand alongside his operas and symphonies as his most frequently performed and best loved music. They have attracted the attention of generations of musicologists who have explored their manifold meanings from a variety of viewpoints. In this study, John Irving brings together the various strands of scholarship surrounding Mozart's concertos including analytical approaches, aspects of performance practice and issues of compositional genesis based on investigation of manuscript and early printed editions. Treating the concertos collectively as a repertoire, rather than as individual works, the first section of the book tackles broad thematic issues such as the role of the piano concerto in Mozart's quasi-freelance life in late eighteenth-century Vienna, the origin of his concertos in earlier traditions of concerto writing; eighteenth-century theoretical frameworks for the understanding of movement forms, subsequent historical shifts in the perception of the concerto's form, listening strategies and performance practices. This is followed by a 'documentary register' which proceeds through all 23 original works, drawing together information on the source materials. Accounts of the concertos' compositional genesis, early performance history and reception are also included here, drawing extensively on the Mozart family correspondence and other contemporary reports. Drawing together and synthesizing this wealth of material, Irving provides an invaluable reference source for those already familiar with this repertoire.

American Piano Trios - A Resource Guide (Hardcover): Arno P. Drucker American Piano Trios - A Resource Guide (Hardcover)
Arno P. Drucker
R2,943 Discovery Miles 29 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The piano trio has been a favorite medium for composers since its inception with Franz Joseph Haydn's compositions for violin, cello, and piano. There have been numerous compositions by many composers since that time, and the piano trio continues to interest composers today. In the United States composers began writing for this combination in the nineteenth century, following European traditions. In the twentieth century, the number of composers and compositions has seen a phenomenal increase. American Piano Trios: A Resource Guide provides information about works for piano trios (violin, cello, and piano) by American composers, including naturalized United States citizens. The information includes a brief biographical sketch of each composer, occasional comments by the composer, and notable information that might lead to a further exploration of his or her work and possible performance. Two appendixes provide contact information about active performers of piano trios and a list of classical music websites.

Today's Pop Hits - 3rd Edition (Book, 3rd edition): Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Today's Pop Hits - 3rd Edition (Book, 3rd edition)
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
R500 R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Save R31 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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