..". an indispensable reference work that can be read with enjoyment for its gold mine of information, much of which will be unfamiliar to even the most jaded keyboard enthusiast." --Clavier ..". a marvel of comprehensiveness... " --Notes
..". easily surpasses any other work of its nature. It is a work for all admirers of the piano... "--Piano Journal
With the addition of a Supplement containing over 200 new entries, Maurice Hinson now brings together more than 3,000 works for piano and orchestra from the 1700s to the present.
..". an indispensable reference work that can be read with enjoyment for its gold mine of information, much of which will be unfamiliar to even the...
"This useful volume should be on every pianist s bookshelf." Piano & Keyboard
..". a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, performers... " Library Journal
The Pianist s Bookshelf comes to the rescue of pianists overwhelmed by the abundance of books, videos, and other works about the piano. In this clear, easy-to-use presentation, Maurice Hinson surveys hundreds of resource materials, providing clear, practical annotations for each item, thus saving the user hours of precious library time. In addition to the main listing of entries, the book has several topical...
"This useful volume should be on every pianist s bookshelf." Piano & Keyboard
..". a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, perform...
The Pianist's Guide to Transcrip-tions, Arrange-ments, and Paraphrases
Maurice Hinson
Lists transcriptions for piano from orchestral and other compositions, more than 2,000 works in all.
..". a thorough summary of an important body of music written by a musician of extraordinary, perhaps unrivaled knowledge of the repertory." --American Music Teacher
Some of the most celebrated composers--Beethoven, Brahms, Busoni, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Ravel--prepared piano transcriptions of some of their own works, as well as those of other...
Now in paperback
The Pianist's Guide to Transcrip-tions, Arrange-ments, and Paraphrases
"Maurice Hinson s Music for More than One Piano] ought not only to stand in the bookshelf for reference, but as a true dictionary in the best sense, it should mainly be read for pleasure and enlightenment." Konrad Wolff
In an alphabetic listing by composer, this guide describes works for two or more keyboard instruments composed mainly since 1700. The range of combinations is considerable: works for two, three, four, or more pianos; for...
The Piano in Chamber Ensemble describes more than 3,200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1,600 composers. It is divided into sections according to the number of instruments involved, then subdivided according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and their teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods.
The Piano in Chamber Ensemble describes more than 3,200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1,600 composers. It is divided into section...
This scholarly edition by Maurice Hinson of Mozart's famous theme and variations on the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star includes historic material, performance suggestions, and other helpful information.
This scholarly edition by Maurice Hinson of Mozart's famous theme and variations on the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star includes historic materi...
This edition is a wonderful collection of small character studies composed by Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874). Each piece presents a consistent technical problem, which is often the main idea of the piece, while at the same time having a distinct and lovely musical appeal. Each study is quite melodious and has a programmatic title. This edition may be used as a sequel to Burgmuller's"
This edition is a wonderful collection of small character studies composed by Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874). Each piece presents a consistent techn...