Relax With French Impressionist Piano

Part of a new series of piano music books edited by British concert pianist Samantha Ward, and designed primarily to be played at home, simply for pleasure. Selected for their relaxing qualities, the pieces in this volume range from well-known classics to delightful lesser-known gems. Featuring arrangements of pieces by French Impressionist composers, the collection is of easy/intermediate level so a competent amateur pianist will have little difficulty in mastering the pieces.

Paris at the turn of the 20th century was obsessed with the interrelations of the arts. It was a time when artists and writers spoke of poetry as music, sounds as colors, and paintings as symphonies. The music of Claude Debussy, with its unique textures and dazzling colors, was the perfect counterpart to the bold new styles of painting in France. Paul Roberts probes the sources of Debussy's artistic inspiration, relating the "impressionist" titles to the artistic and literary ferment of the time. He also draws on his own performing experience to touch on all the principal technical problems for a performer of Debussy's piano music. His many suggestions about interpreting the music will be particularly valuable to performers as well as listeners.

This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes "Clair de lune," "Reverie," "La petit nègre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included.

This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes Clair de lune," "Reverie," "Le petit nègre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. 64 pages. Pianist Scott Price is the chair of the Piano Department at the University of South Carolina and holds a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Oklahoma. He has given master classes and recitals throughout the United States and Southeast Asia. His recordings are featured in Alfred's Premier Piano Course."

This volume in our new series features 29 compositions by Claude Debussy, including such famous pieces as 'Clair de Lune,' 'Reverie,' 'The Girl with the Flaxen Hair,' 'Golliwogg's Cake Walk,' and others. It includes pieces from the French master's wealth of piano compositions, including the 'Arabesques,' Petite Suite, Children's Corner Suite, both books of 'Preludes,' and individual pieces. A wide variety of music from the French impressionistic genius! This publication contains 29 titles.

Dr. Maurice Hinson caps off his extensive library of period anthologies and DVDs with a comprehensive look at Impressionist compositions. This beautifully engraved edition includes works by the top 20 Impressionistic composers, an extensive foreword with historical information on each composer, specific performance notes for each pieces and a look at the compositional techniques used by Impressionists. In the companion DVD-lecture, Dr. Hinson explores four aspects of Impressionism: early influences, performance techniques, musical characteristics and specific repertoire from the anthology. Alfred's DVDs provide a strong visual and auditory reference for stylistic and technical interpretations, which are important tools for enhancing any musical performance. 208 pages.

Part of a new series of piano music books edited by British concert pianist Samantha Ward, and designed primarily to be played at home, simply for pleasure. Selected for their relaxing qualities, the pieces in this volume range from well-known classics to delightful lesser-known gems. Featuring arrangements of pieces from the Classical period, the collection is of easy/intermediate level so a competent amateur pianist will have little difficulty in mastering the pieces.