Mendelssohn Piano Works Performance Guide

Author: (USA) Margaret Harford / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The "Composers' Piano Works Performance Guides" series published by Alfred Publishing Company in the United States is an authoritative version edited according to the highest musical art standards. Each volume in the series begins with a textual introduction, covering composers' biographies, performance techniques (such as staccato and legato methods, phrasing), ornamentation, pedal usage, tempo control, and other rich materials like recommended reading. The focus varies, with concise and clear explanations. Performance cues and comparative interpretations of different versions are printed in gray, distinguishing them from the composer's original manuscript. This series serves as a guide for piano learners to correctly grasp the musical style of the composers, making it an essential reference book for piano students, as well as an ideal textbook for music professionals, teachers, and music lovers.