Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk 2: 24 Intermediate to Late Intermediate Pieces to Inspire Imaginative Performance - Softcover

Clarfield, Ingrid Jacobson; Alexander, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0739051318 ISBN 13: 9780739051313

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, and how to move at the piano. Titles: German Dance, D. 365, No. 12 (Schubert)
* Dawn (Bartók)
* Idylle, Op. 126, No. 1 (Chaminade).
* German Dance, D. 783, No. 14 (Schubert)
* Gavotte, Op. 36, No. 2 (Amy Beach)
* Cradle Song, Op. 124, No. 6 (Schumann)
* Mazurka (Glinka)
* Impresiones intimas, No. 2 (Mompou)
* Naughty Boy, from For Children, Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 21 (Bartók)
* A Little Girl Pleading with Her Mother, Op. 37, No. 1 (Rebikov)
* A Little Girl Rocking Her Dolly, Op. 37, No. 7 (Rebikov)
* The Bell Tolls (Liszt)
* Valse brillante, No. 5 from Valses poético (Granados)
* Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posthumous (Chopin)
* Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg)
* Whimsy (Dennis Alexander)
* Canon, from For Children, Vol. 2, Sz. 42, No. 31 (Bartók)
* Waltz, Op. 39, No. 3 (Brahms)
* Venetian Gondola Song, from Songs without Words, Vol. 2, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn)
* Rapsodia Española
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* (Dennis Alexander)
* Tarentelle, Op. 123, No. 10 (Chaminade)
* Galop final (Casella)
* Gallactica
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* (Dennis Alexander).
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*Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alfred Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739051318
• ISBN 13: 9780739051313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64