Contemporary Piano Literature, Book 1

Description

The Contemporary Piano Literature series includes a selection of music written for children by Bartók, Gretchaninov, Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, Scott, Shostakovich and Stravinsky. In addition, the books contain pieces composed specifically for this series by Ross Lee Finney, David Kraehenbuehl, Douglas Moore, Elie Siegmeister, Alexandre Tansman and Alexander Tcherepnin. Short biographies and portraits help make composers come alive for the student. None of the music is so far in the vanguard that it is difficult to enjoy or understand.

Contents:
• March (by Alexander Tcherepnin )
• Joy and Tears (by Alexander Tcherepnin )
• Relays (by Alexander Tcherepnin )
• Two Dialogues (by Béla Bartók )
• Marching (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• Song (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• Dance (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• Polka (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• A Game (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• Running Along (by Dmitri Kabalevsky )
• A Little Song (by Alexandre Tansman )
• Folk Dance (by Alexandre Tansman )
• Bouncing Ball (by Alexandre Tansman )
• March of the Trolls (by David Kraehenbuehl )
• Sleeping Beauty (by David Kraehenbuehl )
• Whistlin' Tune (by David Kraehenbuehl )
• Daydreaming (by David Kraehenbuehl )
• Bulldozer (by David Kraehenbuehl )