Piano Duets: Russian Composers

ISBN-13: 9780193369351 / Angielski / Nuty / 2010 / 72 str.

Opis

This collection presents nine beautifully-crafted duet arrangements of classic works from the Russian repertory. Compiled and prepared by composer Halyna Ovcharenko, the arrangements have been carefully selected from a variety of genres, including orchestral, chamber, opera, and ballet. Twentieth-century classics such as the Allegretto from Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 and the Gavotte from Prokofiev's 'Classical' Symphony sit alongside timeless masterpieceslike Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade and Tchaikovsky's 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' from The Nutcracker. Topped off with works by Glinka, Borodin, Musorgsky, and Rachmaninoff, the result is a varied and satisfying collection suitable for all intermediate and advanced duettists.

Recenzje

These beautifully prepared editions of attractive and varied works will be of interest to piano duettists everywhere. They are an ideal introduction to the medium for students and worthwhile repertoire for the more seasoned pianist. This series has something for every duet player.

O autorze

Halyna Ovcharenko was born in Ukraine. She graduated from the National Academy of Music in Kiev in 1987, and in 2002 she received a Doctorate from the University of Bristol. She has won a number of national and international competitions, including the International Competition for Women Composers and the Ukrainian National Choral Works Competition. Her output includes pieces for solo instrumentalists, ensembles, choirs, and orchestras, as well as music for theatre and documentary film.