Description
Book SynopsisThis work is part of a series of comprehensive practical guides for the solo piano. A reference book for all levels - amateur, student, teacher and professional - the purpose of the series is to help pianists with their choice of music to suit their own styles and capabilities, and to discuss their technical and interpretive demands. This volume provides a complete survey of Chopin's music for solo piano, including a graded list of his works together with detailed suggestions for study and performance. An extended introduction places Chopin in the context of his time, distancing him from the romantic misconceptions that have dogged his reputation through successive generations.
Trade Review'Eleanor Bailie has a disciplined yet refreshingly natural way of dealing with the necessary regard for structure and detail, and ceaseless care for the many technical problems present in Chopin's works, balanced simply and convincingly by the sheer love of music. This is a rare talent indeed...' - Peter Katin; 'The author has a unique way of involving us and of instilling into the pianists compulsion to turn to that particular piece and find out more about it. In summary, this book is a treasure-trove.' - Beryl Chempin, Piano Journal; 'This book exudes the love and practical knowledge of Chopin's work. It will help pianists, teachers and students to enter the unique world of Chopin.' - Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger
Table of ContentsForeword by Peter Katin, Preface, Introduction, 1. More Specific Aspects of Style, 2. Some Explanations and Amplifications, 3. Editions, 4. A Graded List of Chopin's Works for Solo Piano, 4.1 Preludes, 4.2 Mazurkas, 4.3 Waltzes, 4.4 Polonaises, 4.5 Nocturnes, 4.6 Studies, 4.7 Trois Nouvelles Etudes, 4.8 Scherzos, 4.9 Ballades, 4.10 Sonatas, 4.11 Impromptus, 4.12 Rondos, 4.13 Variations, 4.14 Miscellaneous Works, 4.15 Works for Solo Piano without Opus Numbers, 4.16 Other Works, Persons mentioned in the text, Appendix, Bibliography, Index
