Skip to content
You are not logged in |Login  
     
Limit search to available items
Record:   Prev Next
Resources
More Information
book
BookPrinted Material
Author Waal, Rian de, 1958-2011, author.

Title Metamorphoses : the art of the virtuoso piano transcription / Rian de Waal.

Publication Info. Delft : Uitgeverij Eburon, 2013.
©2013

Item Status

Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Talbott OVERSIZE Media  ML700 .W33 2013    Available  Ask at Circulation Desk  Accompanying CDs may be checked out of the library
 Talbott: Circulating Collection  ML700 .W33 2013    Available  ---
Description xiii, 289 pages : music ; 24 cm
6 audio discs ; 4 3/4 in.
Accompanying CD: digital sd
Accompanying CD: audio file CD audio
Physical Medium 4 3/4 in.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-273) and index.
Contents Metamorphoses : an introduction -- Paris : Liszt in pianopolis. Paganini's concerts in Paris, April 1832 ; Berlioz conducting his Symphonie fantastique ; Hexameron ; Liszt and Madame d'Agoult -- Two giants from a later generation. Leopold Godowsky and Saint-Saëns' lost son ; Mr. Bach-Busoni on tour in the USA -- Adversaries : Dirk Schäfer and Paul Hindemith -- Taking stock -- J.S. the great -- Renaissance -- On wings of song -- A night at the opera -- Wagneriana -- Invitation to the dance -- The last of the Mohicans.
Summary "Rian de Waal (1958-2011) has written a book about the piano, and how the development of piano playing has been very much dependent upon musicians who were able to cross borders. In this book, De Waal takes us on a journey through the capricious history of the piano transcription. At first revered by musicians and audience alike (and often the sole reason for the great fame of some pianists), the piano transcription later became despised and considered unnecessary, superficial, or even heretical. The fact that the piano transcription has survived such fierce resistance has very much to do with the special qualities of the piano as a musical instrument. De Waal like no one else is able to explain these qualities, and he brings them to the fore with verve and tenderness on the six CDs accompanying this book. Describing some remarkable moments in musical history, De Waal presents a candid overview of the historical developments surrounding the piano transcription."--Back cover.
Language English text.
Subject Piano music -- History and criticism.
Piano music.
Arrangement (Music) -- History and criticism.
Arrangement (Music)
Piano music, Arranged.
Piano music, Arranged.
Genre/Form Piano music, Arranged.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Sound recordings.
Sound recordings.
Added Title Art of the virtuoso piano transcription
ISBN 9789059727557
905972755X