Classical Form
Classical Form

Author: William E. Caplin

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2000-12-28

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0199881758

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Building on ideas first advanced by Arnold Schoenberg and later developed by Erwin Ratz, this book introduces a new theory of form for instrumental music in the classical style. The theory provides a broad set of principles and a comprehensive methodology for the analysis of classical form, from individual ideas, phrases, and themes to the large-scale organization of complete movements. It emphasizes the notion of formal function, that is, the specific role a given formal unit plays in the structural organization of a classical work.

Robert Schumann and the Piano Concerto
Robert Schumann and the Piano Concerto

Author: Claudia Macdonald

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1000944875

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Robert Schumann was a unique personality in 19th century music: a celebrated music critic and champion of new composers as well as a talented performer and composer himself, he did much to modernize the literature and performance style for the piano. This book covers the key period of c. 1815-55, exploring how the generation that came after Beethoven was central in reshaping and refining the conception of the concerto style, and particularly the piano concerto. It relates Schumann's own compositional development to his musical environment, recreating the exciting milieu in which Schumann and his contemporaries lived and worked. Written in scholarly, but non-technical language, Robert Schumann and theDevelopment of the Piano Concerto will appeal to college and conservatory teachers and students, as well as music connoisseurs. Also includes 60 musical examples.

The Concerto
The Concerto

Author: Stephan D. Lindeman

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 0415976197

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Twelve-tone and serial music were dominant forms of composition following World War II and remained so at least through the mid-1970s. In 1961, Ann Phillips Basart published the pioneering bibliographic work in the field.

The Heart of the Concerto
The Heart of the Concerto

Author: Kenon D. Renfrow

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457413834

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Most concertos are difficult, and opportunities to play these great works with orchestra are very rare. Intermediate pianists can now experience the excitement and beauty of performing themes from nine favorite piano concertos, at their own level, with orchestral accompaniments on the available General MIDI disk (Alfred item 18215). The varied styles of Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schumann and Tchaikovsky are respectfully represented in arrangements that beautifully get to the "heart" of each concerto.

Chopin: The Piano Concertos
Chopin: The Piano Concertos

Author: John Rink

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1997-11-27

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9780521446600

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Chopin's E minor and F minor Piano Concertos played a vital role in his career as a composer-pianist. Praised for their originality and genius when he performed them, the concertos later attracted censure for ostensible weaknesses in form, development and orchestration. They also suffered at the hands of editors and performers, all the while remaining enormously popular. This handbook re-evaluates the concertos against the traditions that shaped them so that their many outstanding qualities can be fully appreciated. It describes their genesis, Chopin's own performances and his use of them as a teacher. A survey of their critical, editorial and performance histories follows, in preparation for an analytical 're-enactment' of the music - that is, a narrative account of the concertos as embodied in sound, rather than in the score. The final chapter investigates Chopin's enigmatic 'third concerto', the Allegro de concert. Chopin: The Piano Concertos has won the Wilk Book Prize for Research in Polish Music.

The Concerto
The Concerto

Author: Abraham Veinus

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1964-01-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0486211789

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The first thorough English-language exploration of the concerto as a musical form, this is an oft-quoted, authoritative survey. Examining the social, economic, and personal factors that influenced the concerto's growth, the work also summarizes the contributions of theorists, composers, and musicians and defines the genre's terms and the changing nature.

The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music
The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music

Author: Robert Philip

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 969

ISBN-13: 0300120699

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An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader. Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer's intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.

The Music of Alban Berg
The Music of Alban Berg

Author: David John Headlam

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 9780300064001

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Headlam closely analyzes Berg's compositional technique and the use of symmetry and cycles throughout his oeuvre. He brings into the discussion Berg's own writings, as well as those of composer and musicologist George Perle; the techniques of Schoenberg, Webern, and other serialists; and aspects of pitch-class set and twelve-tone theory.

Mozart's Piano Concertos
Mozart's Piano Concertos

Author: Neal Zaslaw

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9780472103140

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A celebration and exploration of a monumental achievement