First Sonatina Book

Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457443169
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Such familiar works as Beethoven's "Sonatina in G" and Clementi's "Sonatina in C," Op. 36, No. 1 are balanced by lesser-known sonatinas of Latour, Wanhal, Halsinger and Pleyel. Palmer's helpful edition includes a brief introduction to sonatina form and a short biography of each composer. An excellent choice for early-intermediate to intermediate piano students.

Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Author: Neil Butterworth
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136790241
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 561

Book Description
The Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available. Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.

The Adventures of a Cello

Author: Carlos Prieto
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477317864
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
A delightful biography of a celebrated Stradivarius cello and an inviting overview of cello music and its preeminent composers and performers by world-famous concert cellist Carlos Prieto.

Catalog of Copyright Entries

Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1068

Book Description

Conversations with Nikolai Kapustin

Author: Yana Tyulkova
Publisher: SCHOTT MUSIC GmbH & Company KG / Schott Campus
ISBN: 3959835922
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
This book is the monograph of Ukrainian-Russian Classical / Jazz composer Nikolai Kapustin. It grew out of meetings and conversations between the author and the composer. It aims to introduce the fascinating world of this modern day leading composer to a wider audience.

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Second Edition

Author: Maurice Hinson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253346964
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 732

Book Description
The Piano in Chamber Ensemble describes more than 3,200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1,600 composers. It is divided into sections according to the number of instruments involved, then subdivided according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and their teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods.

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Third Edition

Author: Maurice Hinson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253056756
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 606

Book Description
In this expanded and updated edition, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide features over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts catalog published works for piano with two or more instruments with information on performance level, length, individual movements, overall style, and publisher. Divided into sections according to the number and types of instruments involved, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble then subdivides entries according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods in this invaluable guide.

The Amadeus Book of the Violin

Author: Walter Kolneder
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493083376
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
Available for the first time in English, this book has been considered the best single encyclopedia of the violin for 20 years. All aspects of the violin are covered: construction, history, and literature; violin playing and teaching; and violin virtuosos through the ages.

International Who's who in Music and Musicians' Directory

Author: David M. Cummings
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0948875534
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 878

Book Description

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music

Author: Michael Kennedy
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0198608845
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 829

Book Description
"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of music available in paperback. Coverage includes musical terms from allegro to zingaro, and musical works from Aida to Zauberflote, as well as composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras. It provides a mine of information for all lovers of music." "The book includes musical instruments and their history; and covers living composers and performers, with over 150 added for this edition."--BOOK JACKET.