The Classical Piano


Book Description

Summarizes the influence of society, style, and musical trends on the great piano composers from of the Classical era, 1750-1820. Includes historical paintings, famous quotations, information about sixteen great composers, full-length piano solos, and 2 CDs of motivating solo piano performances played by concert pianist Daniel Glover.




The Baroque Spirit (1600--1750), Bk 1


Book Description

Feel the Baroque period come alive with The Baroque Spirit as you are given an overall view of that era through an integrated arts approach. Repertoire from both familiar and lesser-known composers are included along with commentary about the composers' lives and social changes in the era. Repertoire in Book 1 ranges from the early-intermediate through intermediate levels.




Easy Baroque Piano Music


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(Schott). As well as easy dances by Bach and Handel, this selection includes pieces by French, Italian and English baroque masters. Pupils will experiece an uncomplicated first acquaintance with the polyphonic structure of baroque music. The ornaments are written out in full, in each case keeping within the technical boundaries of this level of developement. Contents: Minuet in G major (Bach) * Minuet in G minor (Bach) * Gigue (Bach) * Bouree (Bach) * Minuet and Trio (Bach) * Sarabande (Bach) * Rigaudon (Bohm) * Sarabande (Corelli) * Les coucous benevoles (Couperin) * Gavotte en Rondeau (Dandrieu) * Sarabande (Graupner) * Bouree (Graupner) * Minuet (Handel) * Sarabande (Handel) * Bourree (Handel) * Air and Double (Handel) * Souabe (Kirnberger) * Prelude (Kuhnau) * Air (Purcell) * Allegro (Rathgeber) * Aria (Scarlatti) * Larghetto (Scarlatti) * Allegro (Telemann) * Rigaudon (Telemann) * Gigue (anon) * Quadrille (anon) * Marcia ungarese (anon) * Gigue (L. Mozart) * Praludium harpeggiato (Fischer) * Minuet (Fischer) * Fuga (Pachelbel) * Trumpet Tune (Purcell) * Gavotte (Purcell) * Jig (Purcell).




The Baroque Piano


Book Description

Summarizes the influence of society, style, and musical trends on the great piano composers from of the Romantic era, 1790-1910. Includes historical paintings, famous quotations, information about thirteen great composers, full-length piano solos, and 2 CDs of motivating solo piano performances played by concert pianist Daniel Glover.




Anthology of baroque keyboard music


Book Description

The Anthology of Baroque Keyboard Music is paired with the DVD Performance Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music for a comprehensive look at the literature and performing conventions of the Baroque era. On the DVD, Dr. Hinson performs music from the Anthology, and relates invaluable information on basic touches, articulations, dynamics and ornamentation that will help the performer create a more historically-informed performance. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance and music, with nine of the most popular court dances performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume.




The Classical Era: An Introduction to the Keyboard Music


Book Description

Comprised of 13 pieces, this edition showcases the many dance forms of the Classical era and their evolution into the three- and four-movement sonata. A brief biography of each featured composer and a study of ornamentation are also included.




Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1


Book Description

This exciting edition contains 100 early intermediate selections in their original form, spanning the Baroque period to present day. The repertoire, which includes several minuets, folk dances, character pieces and much more, has been carefully graded and selected for student appeal by editor Lynn Freeman Olson.




Music in the Baroque Era - From Monteverdi to Bach


Book Description

This vintage book contains a comprehensive treatise of Baroque music. It was written for the music student and music lover, with the aim of acquainting them with this great period of music history and helping them to gain a historical understanding of music without which baroque music cannot be fully appreciated and enjoyed. Written in simple, plain language and full of fascinating information about baroque music, this text will appeal to those interested in music but who have little previous knowledge of baroque, and it would make for a most worthy addition to collections of music-related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Early Baroque in Italy'; 'The Beginnings of the Concertato Style: Gabrieli'; 'The Phases of Baroque Music'; 'Tradition and progress in Sacred Music'; 'The Netherlands School and Its English Background', et cetera. We are republishing this antiquarian volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.




Companion to Baroque Music


Book Description

The Companion to Baroque Music is an illuminating survey of musical life in Europe and the New World from 1600 to 1750. With informative essays on the social, national, geographical, and cultural contexts of the music and musicians of the period by such internationally known scholars as Peter Holman, Louise Stein, Michael Talbot, Julie Anne Sadie, Stanley Sadie, and David Fuller, the Companion offers a fresh perspective on the musical styles and performance practices of the Baroque era. The Companion to Baroque Music is an illuminating survey of musical life in Europe and the New World from 1600 to 1750. With informative essays on the social, national, geographical, and cultural contexts of the music and musicians of the period by such internationally known scholars as Peter Holman, Louise Stein, Michael Talbot, Julie Anne Sadie, Stanley Sadie, and David Fuller, the Companion offers a fresh perspective on the musical styles and performance practices of the Baroque era.