Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk 1: 24 Early Intermediate to Intermediate Pieces to Inspire Imaginative Performance - Softcover

Clarfield, Ingrid Jacobson; Alexander, Dennis

 
9780739051290: Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk 1: 24 Early Intermediate to Intermediate Pieces to Inspire Imaginative Performance
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0739051296 ISBN 13: 9780739051290
Publisher: Alfred Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, how to move at the piano. Titles: Childrens Song from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 (Bartók)
* Polka (Glinka)
* Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 (Schubert)
* Distant Bells from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 (Streabbog)
* Childrens Game from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 (Bartók)
* Old French Song from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 (Tchaikovsky)
* In the Garden from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 (Gurlitt)
* Morning Prayer from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 1 (Tchaikovsky)
* The Festive Dance from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 7 (Gurlitt)
* A Sad Story from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 10 (Streabbog)
* Italian Song from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 15 (Tchaikovsky)
* Peasant Dance, Op. 107, No. 20 (Reineke)
* First Loss from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 16 (Schumann)
* Waltz Op. 36, No. 3 (Amy Beach)
* Ländler, D. 679, No. 2 (Schubert)
* Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, D. 145, No. 6 (Schubert)
* March Breve (Dennis Alexander)
* Siciliana from 11 Childrens Pieces, Op. 35, No. 6 (Alfredo Casella)
* Butterflies from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 11 (Streabbog)
* Elizabeths Lullaby (Dennis Alexander)
* Toccata Robusto
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* (Dennis Alexander)
* The Mysterious Nile (Dennis Alexander)
* Murmuring Brook from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 5 (Gurlitt)
* Scherzino
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* (Dennis Alexander).
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*Selected for Federation Festivals 2011-2013.

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About the Author

Alexander is a renowned adventurer, explorer, movie director, philosopher, teacher, a Reiki Master, and a Mayan Shaman. His medical service to the Island of Guanaja led to his being rewarded a Doctorate of Humanities.

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Publisher
Alfred Publishing
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0739051296
ISBN 13 
9780739051290
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
56