The Piano Quartet and Quintet

The Piano Quartet and Quintet

Author: Basil Smallman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780198166405

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Within his broad historical narrative Professor Smallman provides descriptive analyses of key works, many with music examples, and also comments perceptively on local trends and developments.


Chamber Music

Chamber Music

Author: Robert Schumann

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0486241017

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"A selection of unabridged works from 'Serie IV. F'ur Streichinstrumente' and 'Serie V. F'ur Pianoforte und andere Instrumente' of the Collected Works Edition (Robert Schumann's Werke. Herausgegeben von Clara Schumann), originally published by Breitkopf & H'artel"--T.p. verso.


The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet

The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet

Author: Robin Stowell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-11-13

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9780521000420

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This Companion offers a concise and authoritative survey of the string quartet by eleven chamber music specialists. Its fifteen carefully structured chapters provide coverage of a stimulating range of perspectives previously unavailable in one volume. It focuses on four main areas: the social and musical background to the quartet's development; the most celebrated ensembles; string quartet playing, including aspects of contemporary and historical performing practice; and the mainstream repertory, including significant 'mixed ensemble' compositions involving string quartet. Various musical and pictorial illustrations and informative appendixes, including a chronology of the most significant works, complete this indispensable guide. Written for all string quartet enthusiasts, this Companion will enrich readers' understanding of the history of the genre, the context and significance of quartets as cultural phenomena, and the musical, technical and interpretative problems of chamber music performance. It will also enhance their experience of listening to quartets in performance and on recordings.


Danny Elfman -- Piano Quartet

Danny Elfman -- Piano Quartet

Author: Danny Elfman

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2022-03-04

Total Pages: 999

ISBN-13: 9780571542369

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Danny Elfman's Piano Quartet comprises thematic variations for piano and string trio cast in five movements: Ein Ding", "Kinderspott", "Duett für Vier", "Ruhig" and "Die Wolfsjungen". The idea behind the work stems from a familiar children's playground taunt which can be heard in the second movement. The work playfully cycles through a variety of moods and textures, from the agitated intensity of the first movement so reminiscent of the composer's iconic film music, through to the delicate adagio, all culminating in Elfman's energetic and impassioned finale."


A Quintessential Quartet: The Story of the Lindsay String Quartet

A Quintessential Quartet: The Story of the Lindsay String Quartet

Author: Bernard Gregor-Smith

Publisher: Mirador Publishing

Published: 2019-07-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781913264079

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Bernard takes the reader on an evocative and fascinating journey from his early life, detailing his ancestral influences on his chosen career of cellist, until the present day. A charming book full of pathos and humour, which tells the true story of the forming of the world famous Lindsay String Quartet, their adventures, during 40 years of world travel and their achievement of the highest accolades making them one of the most revered quarters of the 20th century. Bernard continues, in his third section, to talk of his introduction to the Alpujarras in the Sierra Mountains of Southern Spain, the area he has chosen to live with his wife Theresa. This book is both engaging and humorous whilst also giving a uniquely personal perspective into the life of one of the world's greatest quartet cellists. A must read for any fan of chamber music and in particular of the famed 'Lindsay String Quartet'.


The Piano

The Piano

Author: Jeremy Siepmann

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780793599769

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(Book). For more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirational force in the world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful instrument has won its place at the center of the affections of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book to cover every aspect of the instrument's dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties and experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments' musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to a great musical personality. 192 pages, 9 1/2 x 11 1/4


Piano Quartet in E Major

Piano Quartet in E Major

Author: Sergey Taneyev

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-10-17

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781518656385

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Title: Piano Quartet in E Major, Op. 20 Composer: Sergey Taneyev Original Publisher: Belaieff The complete piano score to Taneyev's Piano Quartet in E Major, Op. 20, as originally published by Belaieff in 1907. Performer's Reprints are produced in conjunction with the International Music Score Library Project. These are out of print or historical editions, which we clean, straighten, touch up, and digitally reprint. Due to the age of original documents, you may find occasional blemishes, damage, or skewing of print. While we do extensive cleaning and editing to improve the image quality, some items are not able to be repaired. A portion of each book sold is donated to small performing arts organizations to create jobs for performers and to encourage audience growth.


Intimate Music

Intimate Music

Author: John H. Baron

Publisher: Pendragon Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 9781576471005

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This is the first comprehensive overview of instrumental chamber music from the 16th century to the present. There are comparisons of different genres, composers, and periods. Situations for chamber music at different moments in history are brought into a continuum, and all aspects of chamber music are placed into perspective. A History of the Idea of Chamber Music is chronologically organized at the most general level. Beyond that, national schools figure prominently, as well as genres and personalities. Throughout this book the composition of chamber music, the performance of chamber music, and the social, economic, political, and aesthetic conditions for chamber music have been considered per se and as they interact. (From the Introduction)


Piano quartets nos. 1 and 2 ; and, Piano quintet

Piano quartets nos. 1 and 2 ; and, Piano quintet

Author: Gabriel Fauré

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0486286061

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Authoritative editions of 3 great chamber works: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15; Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45; and Piano Quintet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 89.