Structural Novelty and Tradition in the Early Romantic Piano Concerto
Structural Novelty and Tradition in the Early Romantic Piano Concerto

Author: Stephan D. Lindeman

Publisher: Pendragon Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781576470008

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Lindeman, a musicologist, traces and defines the historical development of the concerto form as it passed from Mozart to succeeding generations. He then assesses Beethoven's contributions, and examines the classical model of the form in the early 19th century by overviewing several early romantic composers' works. Subsequent chapters analyze and assess the responses of five precursers of Schumann, whose work offers a synthesis of radical experiments and traditional tenets. He concludes by suggesting that concertos of Lizst offer a road into further developments of the genre in the second half of the century. Illustrated with bandw portraits of composers and excerpts from musical scores. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Music for Piano and Orchestra
Music for Piano and Orchestra

Author: Maurice Hinson

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780253339539

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Suitable for all admirers of the piano, this work brings together more than 3,000 works for piano and orchestra. It comes with a supplement containing over 200 new entries.

Valse and Romance
Valse and Romance

Author: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1995-02-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781457491375

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Written when the composer was just 17 to 18 years of age, these romantic-styled pieces for piano trio were dedicated to 3 friends, Natalya, Lyudmila, and Vera Skalon. They feature a short passage that would later be used in Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, beginning the 2nd movement. It is an especially nice, and playable, ensemble concert piece, technically within the reach of late intermediate artists.