Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas - A Guide for the Listener and the Performer

An authoritative guide to Prokofiev’s nine piano sonatas by the pianist and teacher Boris Berman   Boris Berman, renowned concert pianist and teacher, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sergei Prokofiev. In this book, he draws on his intimate knowledge of Prokofiev’s work to guide music lovers and pianists through the composer’s nine piano sonatas. These cherished works, composed between 1910 and 1951, are today considered an indispensable part of the repertoire of every serious concert pianist.   The book, written with a deep appreciation of Prokofiev’s style and creativity, looks at the sonatas within the context of Prokofiev’s complete oeuvre. Berman provides general information about each sonata and a discussion of the composition’s details and features, and he offers suggestions for interpretation and specific advice for performing. Berman also corrects for the first time various misprints in published scores and includes a helpful glossary of musical terms.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Boris Berman
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-27536-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-300-27536-6
Barcode:	9780300275360

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