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As the first book of its kind, Nancy Lee Harpers Portuguese Piano Music: An Introduction and Annotated Bibliography fills the gap in the historical record of Portuguese piano music from its start in the 18th century to the present. While although Spanish piano music is well documented owing to the reputation of such composers as Isaac Albniz, Enrique Granados, and Manuel de Falla, our knowledge of compositions in the tradition of Portuguese piano music has not fared as well, barring the work of Carlos Seixas (17041742). This obscurity, however, reflects poorly on the history of early piano music in light of the many compositions written for fortepiano on behalf of the Portuguese court during the first half of the 18th century. Indeed, it was in the royal halls of King John V during his reign from 1706 to 1750 where the early fortepiano was frequently heard.In Portuguese Piano Music, Harper explores this rich musical tradition, offering a brief introduction to the pianistic history of Portugal and overviews of Portugals contributions to solo piano music, piano in instrumental chamber music, piano concerti, piano for multiple pianists including with works with electronics, and didactic piano. While paying close attention to female composers, Harper adds an annotated and graded bibliography that presents readers with a comprehensive inventory of compositions. Appendixes include a selected discography, list of publishers, and other types of critical source information. To further illustrate its contents, Portuguese Piano Music contains a CD on which Harper performs representative repertoire, some of which are world premieres.This work is aimed at pianists, teachers, pupils, musicologists, and music lovers seeking to discover the remarkable world of Portuguese piano music.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Portuguese Piano Music: An Introduction and Annotated Bibliography'? A: The book provides a comprehensive exploration of Portuguese piano music from the 18th century to the present, filling a gap in its historical record.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nancy Lee Harper.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is aimed at pianists, teachers, students, musicologists, and music lovers interested in Portuguese piano music.
- Q: Does the book include any musical examples or recordings? A: Yes, the book contains a CD featuring Harper performing representative repertoire, including some world premieres.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: It includes an annotated and graded bibliography, a selected discography, and a list of publishers.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in piano music? A: Yes, the book is designed to assist all levels, including beginners, by providing a historical context and resources.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Portuguese Piano Music' published? A: The book was published on January 10, 2013.