Composed by Bela Bartok (1881-1945), edited by Dr Benjamin Suchoff. For piano. T...(+)
Composed by Bela Bartok
(1881-1945), edited by Dr
Benjamin Suchoff. For
piano. The Archive
Edition. Format: piano
solo book. With standard
notation, fingerings and
introductory text. 20th
Century and Hungarian.
150 pages. 9x12 inches.
Published by Dover
Publications.
Childhood Favorites for Easy Piano for easy piano. This edition: Paperback. Coll...(+)
Childhood Favorites for
Easy Piano for easy
piano. This edition:
Paperback. Collection.
Childrens. Book. Text
Language: English. 128
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
Orchestra Piano SKU: PR.11641861SP Composed by William Kraft. Part. 35 pa...(+)
Orchestra Piano
SKU:
PR.11641861SP
Composed by William
Kraft. Part. 35 pages.
Duration 21 minutes.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41861SP. Published
by Theodore Presser
Company (PR.11641861SP).
UPC:
680160685202.
What?
! - my composer
colleagues said - A
concerto for the piano?
It's a 19th century
instrument! Admittedly we
are in an age when
originally created
timbres and/or
musico-technological
formulations are often
the modus operandi of a
piece. Actually, this
Concerto began about two
years ago when, during
one of my creative jogs,
the sound of the
uppermost register of the
piano mingled with wind
chimes penetrated my
inner ear. The challenge
and fascination of
exploring and developing
this idea into an
orchestral situation
determined that some day
soon I would be writing a
work for piano and
orchestra. So it was a
very happy coincidence
when Mona Golabek phoned
to tell me she would like
discuss the Ford
Foundation commission.
After covering areas of
aesthetics and
compositional styles, we
found that we had a good
working rapport, and she
asked if I would accept
the commission. The
answer was obvious. Then
began the intensive
thought process on the
stylistic essence and
organization of the work.
Along with this went a
renewed study of
idiomatic writing for the
piano, of the kind
Stravinsky undertook with
the violin when he began
his Violin Concerto. By a
stroke of great fortune,
the day in February 1972
that I received official
notice from the Ford
Foundation of the
commission, I also
received a letter from
the Guggenheim Foundation
informing me I had been
awarded my second
fellowship. With the good
graces of Zubin Mehta and
Ernest Fleischmann,
masters of my destiny as
a member of the Los
Angeles Philharmonic, I
was relieved of my
orchestral duties during
the Hollywood Bowl
season. Thus I was able
to go to Europe to work
and to view the latest
trends in music
concentrating in London
(the current musical
melting pot and showcase
par excellence), Oslo,
Norway, for the Festival
of Scandinavian Music
called Nordic Days, and
Warsaw, Poland, for its
prestigious Autumn
Festival. Over half the
Concerto was completed in
that summer and most of
the rest during the 72-73
season with the final
touches put on during a
month as Resident Scholar
at the Rockefeller
Foundation's Villa
Serbelloni in Bellagio,
Italy. So much for the
external and
environmental influences,
except perhaps to mention
the birds of Sussex in
the first movement, the
bells of Arhus (Denmark)
in the second movement
and the bells of Bellagio
at the end of the
Concerto. Primary in the
conception was the
personality of Miss
Golabek: she is a
wonderfully vital and
dynamic person and a real
virtuoso. Therefore, the
soloist in the Concerto
is truly the protagonist;
it is she (for once we
can do away with the
generic he) who unfolds
the character and intent
of the piece. The first
section is constructed in
the manner of a
recitative - completely
unmeasured - with letters
and numbers by which the
conductor signals the
orchestra for its
participation. This
allows the soloist the
freedom to interpret the
patterns and control the
flow and development of
the music. The Concerto
is actually in one
continuous movement but
with three large
divisions of sufficiently
contrasting character to
be called movements in
themselves. The first
'movement' is based on a
few timbral elements: 1)
a cluster of very low
pitches which at the
beginning are practically
inaudibly depressed, and
sustained silently by the
sostenuto pedal, which
causes sympathetic
vibrating pitches to ring
when strong notes are
struck; 2) a single
powerful note indicated
by a black note-head with
a line through it
indicating the strongest
possible sforzando; 3)
short figures of various
colors sometimes ominous,
sometimes as splashes of
light or as elements of
transition; 4) trills and
tremolos which are the
actual controlling
organic thread starting
as single axial tremolos
and gradually expanding
to trills of increasingly
larger and more powerful
scope. The 'movement'
begins in quiescent
repose but unceasingly
grows in energy and
tension as the stretching
of a string or rubber
band. When it can no
longer be restrained, it
bursts into the next
section. The second
'movement,' propelled by
the released tension, is
a brilliant virtuosic
display, which begins
with a long solo of wispy
percussion, later joined
in duet with the piano.
Not to be ignored, the
orchestra takes over
shooting the material
throughout all its
sections like a small
agile bird deftly
maneuvering through
nothing but air, while
the piano counterposes
moments of lyricism. The
orchestra reaches a
climax, thrusting us into
the third 'movement'
which begins with a
cadenza-like section for
the piano. This moves
gently into an expressive
section (expressive is
not a negative term to
me) in which duets are
formed with various
instruments. There are
fleeting glimpses of
remembrances past, as a
fragmented
recapitulation. One
glimpse is hazily
expressed by strings and
percussion in a moment of
simultaneous contrasting
levels of activity, a
technique of which I have
been fond and have
utilized in various
fixed-free relationships,
particularly in my
Percussion Concerto,
Contextures and Games:
Collage No. 1. The second
half of the third
'movement; is a large
coda - akin to those in
Beethoven - which brings
about another display of
virtuosity, this time
gutsy and driving,
raising the Concerto to a
final climax, the soloist
completing the fragmented
recapitulation concept as
well as the work with the
single-note sforzando and
low cluster from the very
opening of the first
movement.
(Very First Lessons for the Young Pianist). By Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewoo...(+)
(Very First Lessons for
the Young Pianist). By
Fanny Waterman and Marion
Harewood. For solo piano.
This edition: Revised.
Book; Method/Instruction;
Piano Method. Faber
Edition: The Waterman /
Harewood Piano Series.
Instructional.
Elementary. Book. 48
pages
Exceptional Classics for Piano composed by Various. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins...(+)
Exceptional Classics for
Piano composed by
Various. Arranged by
Jonathon Robbins. For
piano. This edition:
Paperback. Collection.
Classical. Book. Text
Language: English. 64
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
Piano - easy SKU: HL.50600649 Facsimile with CD. Composed by Gyorg...(+)
Piano - easy
SKU:
HL.50600649
Facsimile with CD.
Composed by Gyorgy
Kurtag. Contemporary
Music. EMB. Classical,
Facsimile, Hungarian.
Softcover with CD.
Composed 2016. 122 pages.
Editio Musica Budapest
#Z15000. Published by
Editio Musica Budapest
(HL.50600649).
ISBN
9790080150009. UPC:
888680895518.
10.25x13.5x0.622 inches.
Hungarian, English.
Gyorgy Kurtag.
In
the autumn of 1974
György Kurtág began
to copy selected pieces
from the series Games
into a music notebook for
Zoltán Kocsis who had
been his student in
earlier years and who,
even today, is one of its
most authentic
performers. Kocsis played
from this notebook in the
first public performance
of Games in 1974. The
gradually expanding
series of piano pieces
also appeared in print in
the course of later
decades; however, since
then he has used this
collection - expanded
over 32 years since by
Kurtág - whenever he
plays pieces from Games
in concert. Since the
time of this 1974
concert, as he writes: 'I
didn't know that the
spiral notebook I
received at the premiere
would later become, as it
were, my permanent
companion. That I would
take it with me from
Japan to Canada, from
Australia to Iceland,
travelling to the world's
most prominent concert
halls, surviving fire
damage, flood, transport
catastrophes, theft
attempts, forced landings
and so on, and that -
well beyond the intention
of its being 'copied with
love' - it would include
works and sketches for
which this notebook would
become the principal
source.' The manuscript
gives a glimpse into
Kurtág's workshop from
the viewpoint of both
performers and
musicologists. The former
can understand more from
Kurtág's handwriting
about the composer's
intentions than from the
printed score. The
musicologists, however,
can study the historical
origins of the works:
some works can be found
here in more than one
version, others appear in
a version different from
the printed score. The
publication is
accompanied by a booklet
and a CD supplement. The
booklet contains Kocsis's
own personal preface, as
well as András
Wilheim's essay providing
information about the
collection and the pieces
contained therein. On the
CD we hear 11 works
performed by Kocsis, from
a recording made in 1982
which has not previously
been commercially
issued.
Piano SKU: BT.EMBZ15000N Facsimile numbered edition with CD. Compo...(+)
Piano
SKU:
BT.EMBZ15000N
Facsimile numbered
edition with CD.
Composed by Gyorgy
Kurtag. Book with CD.
Composed 2016. 122 pages.
Editio Musica Budapest
#EMBZ15000N. Published by
Editio Musica Budapest
(BT.EMBZ15000N).
English-Hungarian.
In the autumn of 1974
György Kurtág began
to copy selected pieces
from the series Games
into a music notebook for
Zoltán Kocsis who was
his student in earlier
years and who, throughout
his entire life, was one
of its most authentic
performers. Kocsis played
from this notebook in the
first public performance
of Games in 1974. The
gradually expanding
series of piano pieces
also appeared in print in
the course of later
decades however, he
always used this
collection - expanded
over 32 years since by
Kurtág - whenever he
played pieces from Games
in concert. Since the
time of this 1974
concert, as Kocsis wrote
later: ''I didn't know
that the spiral notebook
I received at thepremiere
would later become, as it
were, my permanent
companion. That I would
take it with me from
Japan to Canada, from
Australia to Iceland,
travelling to the world's
most prominent concert
halls, surviving fire
damage, flood, transport
catastrophes, theft
attempts, forced landings
and so on, and that -
well beyond the intention
of its being 'copied with
love' - it would include
works and sketches for
which this notebook would
become the principal
source.''The manuscript
gives a glimpse into
Kurtág's workshop from
the viewpoint of both
performers and
musicologists. The former
can understand more from
Kurtág's handwriting
about the composer's
intentions than from the
printed score. The
musicologists, however,
can study the historical
origins of the works:
some works can be found
here in more than one
version, others appear in
a version different from
the printed score.The
publication is
accompanied by a booklet
and a CD supplement. The
booklet contains Kocsis's
own personal preface, as
well as András
Wilheim's essay providing
information about the
collection and the pieces
contained therein. On the
CD we hear 11 works
performed by Kocsis, from
a recording made in 1982
which has not previously
been commercially
issued.
By Various. Arranged by Alexander Cole/Steven Paul. For Piano. Songs for Childre...(+)
By Various. Arranged by
Alexander Cole/Steven
Paul. For Piano. Songs
for Children n Volume 2
by Alexander Cole, much
like volume 1, is a
collection of "timeless
children's songs" and the
natural progression after
completing the original
book. Alexander Cole is
known for taking simple
melodies and arranging
them for easy piano with
a full resonant sound and
here is no exception This
fantastic assortment of
Children's songs graded
at level 2-3, exclusively
distributed by Santorella
Publications, is sure to
make even the oldest of
beginners reflect upon
their Childhood
memories.
9 Graded Selections for Late Intermediate Pianists. Arranged by Dan Coates. B...(+)
9 Graded Selections for
Late
Intermediate Pianists.
Arranged by Dan Coates.
Book; Piano Collection;
Piano Supplemental. Hits
for
Teens. Movie; TV. 40
pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Piano SKU: AP.6-411621 Composed by Jean Sibelius. Piano Collection. Dover...(+)
Piano
SKU:
AP.6-411621
Composed
by Jean Sibelius. Piano
Collection. Dover
Edition. 20th Century;
Masterwork; Romantic.
Book. Dover Publications
#06-411621. Published by
Dover Publications
(AP.6-411621).
ISBN
9780486411620.
English.
This
unique compilation of the
best of Sibelius's piano
music features a
carefully chosen
selection of unjustly
neglected compositions
for piano, including
Sonata in F, Op. 12;
Three Sonatinas, Op. 67;
Kyllikki (Three Lyric
Pieces), Op. 41; Two
Rondinos, Op. 68; Five
Flower Pieces, Op. 88;
Romance in D-flat; and
many more. 160 pgs.
Piano SKU: AP.44697 Book 1. Composed by Tom Gerou. Method/Instruct...(+)
Piano
SKU:
AP.44697
Book
1. Composed by Tom
Gerou.
Method/Instruction; Piano
- Alfred's Basic Adult
Piano Course. Alfred's
Basic Adult Piano Course.
Broadway; Movie; Pop.
Book. 40 pages. Alfred
Music #00-44697.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.44697).
ISBN
9781470627331. UPC:
038081508139.
English.
Alfred's
Basic Adult Piano Course:
Popular Hits answers the
often- expressed need for
a variety of
supplementary material in
many different popular
styles. Soon after
beginning piano study,
students can play
attractive versions of
the best-known music of
today. This book is
correlated page-by-page
with Lesson Book 1 of
Alfred's Basic Adult
Piano Course and Level 1
of Alfred's Basic Adult
All-in-One Course. When
pieces from the Popular
Hits books are assigned
in conjunction with the
material in the Lesson
Books, new concepts are
reinforced in a fun and
motivating way,
increasing the student's
interest in piano study.
Titles: Best Day of My
Life (American Authors) *
Big Yellow Taxi (Joni
Mitchell) * Bye Bye, Love
(The Everly Brothers) *
Clouds (Zach Sobiech) *
Don't Stop Believin'
(Journey) * Everything Is
Awesome (Awesome
Remixx!!!) (from The LEGO
Movie) * Flicker (Kanye
West Rework) (from The
Hunger Games: Mockingjay,
Part 1) * I Could Have
Danced All Night (from My
Fair Lady) * I Got You
Babe (Sonny and Cher) * I
Love Paris (from Can-Can)
* I'll Stand By You (The
Pretenders) * James Bond
Theme * Let It Go (from
Walt Disney's Frozen) *
Mamma Mia (from Mamma
Mia!) * Over the Rainbow
(as sung by Israel IZ
Kamakawiwo'ole) * Raiders
March (from Raiders of
the Lost Ark) * The Rose
(Bette Midler) * Star
Wars (Main Theme) * Take
My Breath Away (Berlin) *
A Teenager In Love (Dion
and The Belmonts) * Try
to Remember (from The
Fantasticks) * You Raise
Me Up (Josh Groban).
About Alfred's
Basic Adult Piano
Course
Des
igned for use with an
instructor, the Adult
All-in-One Course is for
the beginning student
looking for a truly
complete piano course. It
is a greatly expanded
version of Alfred's Basic
Adult Piano Course that
includes lessons, theory,
technique, and additional
repertoire in a
convenient all-in-one
format. This
comprehensive course
features written
assignments that
reinforce each lesson's
concepts, a smooth,
logical progression
between each lesson, a
thorough explanation of
chord theory and playing
styles, and outstanding
extra songs, including
folk, classical, and
contemporary selections.
At the completion of this
course, the student will
have learned to play some
of the most popular music
ever written and will
have gained a good
understanding of basic
musical concepts and
styles.
Piano SKU: YM.GTP01101268 Entry Piano Book. In C Major. Anime Song...(+)
Piano
SKU:
YM.GTP01101268
Entry Piano Book.
In C Major. Anime Songs,
Vocalo Music. Book.
Yamaha Music Media
#GTP01101268. Published
by Yamaha Music Media
(YM.GTP01101268).
ISBN
9784636108996. 9.5 x 12
inches.
The In C
Major series, designed
for beginners who have
recently started playing
the piano, allows you to
choose and expand your
repertoire with the songs
you want to play, making
it easy for new piano
players to enjoy. This
collection features 20
popular songs from the
golden era of Vocaloid
music and beloved anime
theme songs. It includes
nostalgic and renowned
Vocaloid tracks, as well
as iconic anime songs
that have been covered by
music games and various
artists. All the songs
are arranged in keys
without key signatures
(either in C major or A
minor), making it an
enjoyable book to dive
into. Give your favorite
song a try and enjoy
playing!
By Denes Agay. Book. Published by Music Sales. (YK21053) Designed for use as a...(+)
By Denes Agay. Book.
Published by Music Sales.
(YK21053)
Designed for use as a
method book, this book
allows the teacher to
vary the approach
according to the needs of
the student. The book can
also be used as a source
of carefully graded
pieces, for use with any
first-year method.
Composed by Jeb Patton. Jazz, Jazz Instruction. Introduction to Jazz Piano: A ...(+)
Composed by Jeb Patton.
Jazz,
Jazz Instruction.
Introduction
to Jazz Piano: A Deep
Dive.
Softcover Book. 250
pages.
Sher Music Company
#9780997661750. Published
by
Sher Music Company
(The Grown-Up Approach to Playing Piano). By Karl Mueller. For Piano. Book; CD; ...(+)
(The Grown-Up Approach to
Playing Piano). By Karl
Mueller. For Piano. Book;
CD; Method/Instruction;
Piano Method. For Adults.
Beginner. 96 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing