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Book SynopsisDiscussing the solo piano music of Joseph Haydn, the leading composer of the Classical period, this complete survey includes a graded list of all of these works as well as detailed and constructive suggestions for study and performance. A lengthy introduction discusses the life, times, and the essential style of his piano writing. A reference book for pianists of any level, this volume is illustrated with numerous musical examples.
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Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Introduction; 1. The Sonatas - nos. 1-62 2. Miscellaneous Pieces; 2.1 Capriccio in G Major 1765; 2.2 Fantasia (or Capriccio) in C Major 1789; 2.3 20 Variations in G Major 1765?; 2.4 Ariettain A Major with 12 Variations; 2.5 Arietta in E-flat Major with 12 Variations; 2.6 6 Easy Variations in C Major 1790,Variations in D Major 1755-60, Variations on the Anthem 'Gott Erhalte' 1797; 2.7 Andante con Variazioni in F Minor 1793; 2.8 Adagio in F Major; 2.9 Adagio in G Major 1794; 2.10 Allegretto in G Major 1793; 2.11 Allegretto in G Major 1781; 2.12 Il Maestro e lo Scolare 1779; 3. A Graded List of Haydn's Keyboard Works; 4. A Comparative Table of Editions; Index of Works
