| Australian Piano Music of the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Sitsky, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313322864 ISBN-13: 9780313322860 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: This is the first book to comprehensively cover all of the Australian piano music of the 20th century. It is lavishly illustrated with over 300 music examples, giving a very clear picture of the various composers and styles. The composers are listed within various historical and stylistic blocks as well as within consideration of their own pianistic prowess. The large number of scores will help future researchers as well as recording and concert pianists who are searching for new and exciting repertoire. This is an invaluable book certain to appeal to music lovers, the professional musician and amateur, and students. In fact, anyone interested in the piano and its historical evolution will appreciate this volume. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Italy - Music | Musical Instruments - Piano & Keyboard - Music | Instruction & Study - Theory |
| Dewey: 914.531 |
| LCCN: 2004043186 |
| Series: Music Reference Collection, |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.4" W x 9.26" (1.43 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first book to comprehensively cover all of the Australian piano music of the 20th century. It is lavishly illustrated with over 300 music examples, giving a very clear picture of the various composers and styles. The composers are listed within various historical and stylistic blocks as well as within consideration of their own pianistic prowess. The large number of scores will help future researchers as well as recording and concert pianists who are searching for new and exciting repertoire. This is an invaluable book certain to appeal to music lovers, the professional musician and amateur, and students. In fact, anyone interested in the piano and its historical evolution will appreciate this volume. |