Product Description
Piano Solo. Composed by Gara Garayev (1918-1982). Also spelled as Kara Karayev. With standard notation, fingerings and introductory text 64 pages. Published by the Azerbaijan-American Music Foundation. ISMN number 9790800144004. 9x12 inches. Includes "Three pieces for Children," "Children's Album," "Intermediate Level Pieces," and large-scale works such as "Tsarskoye Selo Statue," Sonatina in A minor, as well as the jazzy "Sketch."
The first American publication of Selected Piano Works is designed for musicians of various age groups and training comprising pieces of assorted difficulty from early intermediate to advanced level. The publication is divided into several parts with subtitles and can appeal to musical tastes of young as well as more mature and experienced pianists. These compositions are filled with national elements and can help to immerse in the atmosphere of the Azerbaijani musical culture.
The majority of selected works in the publication are character pieces which evoke particular moods or moments. Each piece is very distinct and offers a musical illustration of the idea it inspires. These pieces can easily suit young musicians frame of mind, capture childrens spirits, and help to nurture associative thinking. Pieces such as "The Jolly Game" or "Merry Adventure" can motivate a sense of discovery, adventure, and enjoyment and "A Story" or "A Forgotten Waltz" will speak to a childs inner world. The "Tsarskoye Selo Statue," "Sonatina," and "Sketch" are large-scale mature works for advanced students, with extensive piano performance experience.
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