Concerto No. 1 in E Minor (Two-Piano Score)


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A History of the Concerto


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A History of the Concerto may be read from cover to cover, but readers may also use the extensive index to focus on specific concertos and their composers. Numerous musical examples illuminate critical points. While some readers may want to study the more detailed analyses with scores in hand, this is not essential for an understanding of the text.




The Cambridge Companion to the Concerto


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A rare volume dedicated entirely to scholarship on the genre of the concerto.




Vladimir Horowitz


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Classical Music Without Fear


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This book is written for the intelligent reader. It is a guide to enjoying classical music, not a textbook, and is written in everyday language. It offers some navigational aids to orient the reader within the music, and includes a glossary of terms. --introd.




Nineteenth-Century Piano Music


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First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music


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An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader. Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer’s intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.




Beethoven, A Life


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"With unprecedented access to the archives at the Beethoven House in Bonn, ... Beethoven conductor and scholar Jan Caeyers ... weaves together a deeply human and complex image of Beethoven--his troubled youth, his unpredictable mood swings, his desires, relationships, and conflicts with family and friends, the mysteries surrounding his affair with the 'immortal beloved, ' and the dramatic tale of his deafness. Caeyers also offers new insights into Beethoven's music and its gradual transformation from the work of a skilled craftsman into that of a consummate artist"--Publisher marketing.




Rudolf Serkin


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This book is the first biography of 20th-century pianist Rudolf Serkin, providing a narrative of Serkin's life with emphasis on his European roots and the impact of his move to America. Based on his personal papers and correspondence, as well as extensive interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the authors focus on three key aspects of Serkin's work, particularly as it unfolded in America: his art and career as a pianist, his activities as a pedagogue, including his long association with the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, and his key role in institutionalizing a redefinition of musical values in America through his work as artistic director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival in Vermont. A candid and colorful blend of narrative and interviews, it offers a probing look into the life and character of this very private man and powerful musical personality.




Keys to Immortality: The 100 Greatest Pianists of All Time


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Embark on an enchanting journey through the world of piano music with "Keys to Immortality: The 100 Greatest Pianists of All Time." This comprehensive anthology celebrates the virtuosos who have left an indelible mark on the art of piano playing. From the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to the innovative brilliance of Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt, and from the jazz mastery of Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans to the contemporary flair of Lang Lang and Evgeny Kissin, this book captures the essence of piano greatness. Perfect for classical music aficionados, jazz enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the profound artistry of piano music, "Keys to Immortality" is a tribute to the pianists who have shaped the soundscapes of our lives. Explore the timeless beauty, innovation, and passion of the 100 greatest pianists of all time.