Masters of American Piano Music

Description

This volume surveys American piano music over the last two centuries, providing biographical information on composers as well as performance notes. Pieces are presented in their original form and have been selected for late-intermediate to advanced pianists. “Gladious Rag,” “In Autumn, Op. 15, No. 1,” and “Ojos Criollos, Op. 37” are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Contents:
• Dixiana (by Richard Hoffman)
• Dream Images (Love-Death Music) (by George Crumb)
• East Nook of Fife (by Alexander Reinagle)
• Gladiolus Rag (by Scott Joplin)
• In Autumn Op. 15, No. 1 (by Amy Beach)
• Love Song (by Samuel Barber)
• Lullaby Op. 10 (by William Mason)
• Medley (Campfire on the Ice) (by Ross Lee Finney)
• Ojos Criollos Op. 37 (by Louis Moreau Gottschalk)
• Philadelphia Waltz Op. 2, No. 2 (by Anthony Philip Heinrich)
• Reel (Homage to Henry Cowell) (by Lou Harrison)
• Souvenir (by Richard Faith)
• To an Old White Pine Op. 62, No. 7 (by Edward MacDowell)
• Village Dance Op. 26, No. 5 (by John Knowles Paine)
• Yankee Doodle Arranged As a Rondo (by Benjamin Carr)