The Cambridge Companion to the Piano

The Cambridge Companion to the Piano
Author: David Rowland
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1998-11-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1139825291

This collection of specially commissioned essays offers an accessible introduction to the history of the piano, performance styles, and its vast repertoire. Part 1 reviews the evolution of the piano, from its earliest forms up to the most recent developments, including the acoustics of the instrument. Part 2 explores the varied repertory in its social and stylistic contexts, including contemporary music, with a final chapter on jazz, blues and ragtime. The Companion also contains a glossary of important terms and will be a valuable source for the piano performer, student and enthusiast.

Busoni as Pianist

Busoni as Pianist
Author: Grigoriĭ Kogan
Publisher: University Rochester Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1580463355

A translation of the only book that focuses solely on the pianistic aspect of Busoni's wide-ranging career.

Keyboard works

Keyboard works
Author: Henry Purcell
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486263630

Near-complete collection of great English composer's keyboard compositions, including the 8 suites, airs, trumpet tunes (for harpsichord solo), grounds, preludes, dances, etc. Edited by William Barclay Squire.

The Masterwork in Music: Volume I, 1925

The Masterwork in Music: Volume I, 1925
Author: Heinrich Schenker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2014-11-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486780023

Three-volume set features complete translation of major writings by a distinguished Austrian music theorist. Volume I includes analyses of keyboard pieces by Bach, Scarlatti, Chopin, and Beethoven; Bach's music for solo violin, and more.