Piano 200 Years of Immortal Masterpieces: Popular Collectible Edition

Author: Temchukov et al. (Russia)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book's collection and organization are designed to follow the history of piano art as a thread, focusing on the masterpieces of masters, and catering to popular tastes. It is carefully selected and divided into two volumes: "Classical Works Treasury" and "Popular Works Treasury." The "Classical Works Treasury" primarily selects the most representative and influential piano works created by world-renowned composers and pianists from the Baroque period to the mid-20th century over more than 200 years. The "Popular Works Treasury" collects well-known piano pieces, including popular piano works by modern and contemporary composers, works by older Chinese composers, and several piano duets and jazz piano pieces, offering diverse forms and rich content. It is suitable for beginners and piano enthusiasts to practice and perform.
What makes this book noteworthy is that the editors provide introductions to the lives of masters, their artistic contributions, classic evaluations by later generations, and the background and writing styles of the included works in the work guides. They introduce the most outstanding piano performance masters and recommend record versions of great collectible value. The book also comes with a premium CD, adding to its collection value.