Philip Glass by Philip Glass
Brand: Music Sales Limited
Product Description
THE TWENTY ETUDES FOR PIANO were composed during the years from 1991 to 2012. Their final configuration into Book 1 and Book 2 was determined by the music itself in the course of its composition.brbrBook 1 Etudes 110 had a twin objective to explore a variety of tempi textures and piano techniques. At the same time it was meant to serve as a pedagogical tool by which I would improve my piano playing. In these two ways Book 1 succeeded very well. I learned a great deal about the piano and in the course of learning the music I became a better player. brbrNew projects came along and interrupted the work on the Etudes for several years. Perhaps for that reason when I took up work with the Etudes again I found the music was following a new path. Though I had settled questions of piano technique for myself in Book 1 the music in Book 2 quickly began to suggest a series of new adventures in harmony and structure. brbrIn this way Books 1 and 2 taken together suggest a real trajectory that includes a broad range of music and technical ideas. brbrIn the end the Etudes are meant to be appreciated not only by the general listener but especially by those who have the ability and patience to learn play and perform the music themselves.
Condition : New
Author : Philip Glass
Weight : 502
Publisher : Music Sales Limited
Language : English
EAN : 9781783058044
ISBN10 : 1783058048
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20151001
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : 112 Pages
Dimensions : 306 X 230 X 6