SKU: PA.H07957

ISBN 9790260104464. 31 x 23.5 cm inches.

Piano Sonata No. 3 was written in 1960 during the composer's studies at HAMU (Music Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague) under Emil Hlobil. The first half of the 1960s was the period during which Fiser's musical language underwent fundamental change as he rapidly cultivated his own, distinctive style, established in Fifteen Prints after Durer's Apocalypse. This sonata thus also includes several essential traits which shift his compositional development further. The work has two movements, however, its internal structure abandons traditional form. The piece is divided into several short, mutually contrasting sections, whereby the distinctions between the adjacent parts are emphasised by the thematic and chordal treatment. These contrasts are also supported by the chosen dynamics, tempo and other expressional means. The harmony is largely based on traditional chords or their condensed form while, in certain passages, we will nevertheless come across semitone clusters or fourth chords. The melody is still chiefly diatonic; at times Fiser uses chromatic sequences. These new elements in Sonata No. 3 indicate an attempt to simplify his writing and ensure greatest transparency and impact. This endeavour became a basic characteristic of Fiser's compositions from the mid-1960s onwards.

The sonata originally bore the postscript Fantasia, which was subsequently taken out by the composer. It was first performed by Ales Bilek in 1961. The new setting for this piece is based on the single edition to date (Panton, 1967); only with regard to a few inconsistencies in the score was it necessary to consult the composer's manuscript (kept at the National Museum - Czech Museum of Music).

SKU: FJ.W9469

UPC: 241444408506. English.

A summer cottage on a lake is the idyllic setting for this coloristic, lyrical solo. The piece begins with a beautiful left-hand melody accompanied by impressionistic right-hand chords. Teenagers as well as adults will enjoy playing this lovely tone poem.

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Sparkling and lyrical pieces which promote musical expression.

SKU: HL.14001802

ISBN 9780946005758. English.

An Chuilfhionn or The Coolin is a wonderful Irish Air. A traditional, recognisable and popular Irish melody arranged for Solo Piano by Michele Esposito.

SKU: AP.45-WMC12603

UPC: 786324126038. English.

This collection of Christmas Carols in progressive difficulty will present a nice variety of traditional and modern songs for the elementary pianist, which can be played as solos, or as duets with the accompanying teacher part. The book begins with the student playing only melody with hands alternating around Middle C, and then will come songs where both hands will play together, and then more challenging rhythms appear in later songs.