A Selection of Small Masterpieces in Russian Piano Music (Volume 1)

Author: Bian Meng
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The creation of Russian piano music is a specialty, starting much later than the Western European countries. However, beginning with Glinka, it developed from an extremely high starting point and quickly rose to the forefront of world-class piano composition. The repertoire of Russian piano music is vast, encompassing large multi-movement piano sonatas, piano suites, various small and medium-sized art solo pieces, various piano polyphonic works, piano training textbooks from the beginning of education to the highest professional level, as well as piano concertos and various piano chamber music works, and even piano arrangements of symphonies and ballet music. These are exceptionally rich. This collection is a selection of small and medium-sized masterpieces of Russian piano music. The purpose of compiling this set of "Selected Small and Medium-sized Masterpieces of Russian Piano Music" is to adapt to the development of piano teaching, performance, and creative endeavors in China, and to meet the needs of learning and appreciating the outstanding achievements of Russian piano music culture. Russian small and medium-sized piano pieces share many similarities with Chinese small and medium-sized piano pieces. Their genres are equally concise and refined, with strict forms, easily understandable music, and concentrated, poetic expressions. They vividly and cheerfully reflect the national character and charm, making them beloved by a wide audience. Moreover, such small and medium-sized classic masterpieces are also numerous in the entire body of Russian piano works.