Collaborative Piano
Recommended Books
In the print Music Collection, most books on collaborative piano are classified in either MT 68 or MT 236 under musical accompaniment. Also search for writings by and about notable collaborative pianists like Martin Katz, Gerald Moore, Lambert Orkis, and Roger Vignoles, as well as pianists like Menahem Pressler who have made their careers in chamber music. Or, run a subject search on the terms "musical accompaniment" and "piano" for even more results. The recommended books below are sorted by their call numbers. Hover over the info icon to see a description of the book.
Menahem Pressler: Artistry in Piano Teaching by
As soloist, master class teacher, and pianist of the world-renowned Beaux Arts Trio, Menahem Pressler can boast of four Grammy nominations, three honorary doctorates, more than 80 recordings, and lifetime achievement awards presented by France, Germany, and Israel. Former Pressler student William Brown traces the master's pianistic development through Rudiakov, Kestenberg, Vengerova, Casadesus, Petri, and Steuermann, blending techniques and traditions derived from Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and J. S. Bach. Brown presents Pressler's approach to performance and teaching, including technical exercises, principles of relaxation and total body involvement, and images to guide the pianist's creativity toward expressive interpretation. Insights from the author's own lessons, interviews with Pressler, and recollections of more than 100 Pressler students from the past 50 years are gathered in this text. Measure-by-measure lessons on 23 piano masterworks by, among others, Bach, Bartók, Debussy, and Ravel as well as transcriptions of Pressler's fingerings, hand redistributions, practicing guidelines, musical scores, and master class performances are included.
Call Number: ML417.P75 B76 2009Publication Date: 2009
The Unashamed Accompanist by
Best known for his collaborations with vocalists like Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Victoria de los Ángeles, the acclaimed pianist Gerald Moore provides detailed advice about the art of piano accompaniment, including preparation, practice, rehearsal, and work with orchestras, violins, and string sections
Call Number: MT68 .M6 1984Publication Date: 1984
The Art of Accompanying: Master Lessons from the Repertoire by Call Number: MT68 .S7 1985Publication Date: 1985
The Complete Collaborator: The Pianist as Partner by
Take more than forty years of partnering celebrated soloists in concerts all over the world, add nearly thirty years of teaching the art of accompanying, and you have the qualifications for such an audacious title as The Complete Collaborator. All the tools for understanding and executing first-class collaborative piano are here, paired with audio recordings of many of the musical examples performed by the author himself, along with two vocalists, on a companion website. The obvious topics: breathing, languages, flexibility, and creating a collaborative atmosphere are discussed at length, articulated clearly for the curious novice and proving beneficial even for the experienced professional. In addition, two significant chapters deal with orchestral accompaniment, reflecting today's requirements for any professional accompanist. Oft-neglected details such as beginning a piece together, telling stories with piano solos, tuning, and balance between the players are also covered herein. Dubbed the "Dean of Accompanists" by the Los Angeles Times, this teacher of sold-out masters' classes presents his material clearly and incisively, but always with the humor and wit for which he is known. Whether it be read by the curious novice, the amateur who wants to accompany as best he can, or the experienced professional seeking confirmation or a new look at the role of any partner, Martin Katz's The Complete Collaborator is all one needs.
Call Number: MT236 .K27 2009Publication Date: 2009
The Schubert Song Cycles with Thoughts on Performance by Call Number: MT892 .M6Publication Date: 1975
Dance and Music: A Guide to Dance Accompaniment for Musicians and Dance Teachers by
Harriet Cavalli, internationally recognized as one of the most talented and experienced specialists in the art of music for dancers and dance teachers, presents here the definitive book on accompaniment, as well as her personal--often humorous--look behind the scenes at the world of dance. The text is enhanced by diagrams and 83 complete musical examples, providing a wealth of repertoire choices. One of the most comprehensive books to acknowledge the intimate link between music and ballet technique, Dance and Music emphasizes the necessity of effective communication between dance teachers and their accompanists. Cavalli lays the groundwork with descriptions of most musical forms used in the dance classroom and stresses the need for teachers to make music a living part of their classes. For the inexperienced accompanist, she describes the pianistic demands of the profession, as well as the qualities of dance steps and movements that will facilitate the identification of suitable music. She also discusses the kinds of dance classes an accompanist may work in and offers a lengthy section on the functions of a pianist in a dance company. With forty years in the field, and firsthand knowledge of what dancing feels like and how to re-create that feeling, Cavalli invites musicians to move gracefully into the special, sometimes intimidating world of dance accompaniment.
Call Number: MT950 .C38 2001Publication Date: 2001
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