Rare Masterpieces Of Russian Piano Music - Eleven Pieces by Glinka, Balakirev, Glazunov and Others - Klavier
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A great musical tradition flourished in the late 19th- and early-20th-century Russia, nurturing such renowned composers as Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev. Unfortunately, many superb compositions by lesser Russian composers havebeen eclipsed by the works of these giants.In this volume, University of Kentucky musicologist Dmitry Feofanov presents eleven overlooked masterpieces — important Russian piano works of the late 18th to 20th centuries virtually unobtainableelsewhere. Here is Mikhail Glinkas Prayer, a rare program piece by the founder of Russian opera, the first composer whose music was performed in the West; German-born Johann Hässlers Sonata-Fantasie, Op. 4, which anticipates Beethoven in structure;and Sergey Liapunovs Transcendental Etude, Op. 11, No. 10, a stunning tour de force of piano technique. Also included in this impressive collection:Balakirev: RêverieGlazunov: Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, Op. 62Griboyedov: Two WaltzesKalinnikov:Nocturne in F-Sharp MinorLiadov: Prelude, Op. 11, No.1Medtner: Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22Schlözer: Etude in A-flat, Op. 1, No. 2Taneyev: Prelude and Fugue, Op. 29All scores are authoritative, reprinted from rare Russian texts, many of which are nowout of print — with new translations of performance instructions. Short biographies of each composer and background information on each piece round out this fine, modestly priced performance and study edition — sure to appeal to pianists, students,music historians, and music lovers everywhere.
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