Ovation, Book One

Classique

Contenu

1. The Pearls, Op. 109, No. 2 [Burgmüller]
2. Velocity, Op. 109, No. 10 [Burgmüller]
3. Spinning Song, Op. 109, No. 18 [Burgmüller]
4. Allegro Vivace, Op. 46, No. 12 [Heller]
5. Warrior’s Song, Op. 45, No. 15 [Heller]
6. Shadow Dance, Op. 39, No. 8 [MacDowell]
7. Hungarian, Op. 39, No. 12 [MacDowell]
8. Tarantella [Pieczonka]
9. Valse Noble, Op. 77, No. 5 [Franz Schubert]
10. Valse Noble, Op. 77, No. 12 [Franz Schubert]
11. Etude in D minor, Op. 58, No. 3 [Schytte]
12. Etude in E Major, Op. 58, No. 11 [Schytte]
13. Polichinelle [Villa-Lobos]

Description :

“Showpieces” provide opportunities for pianists to display their skills and elicit the “Wow!” response from an audience. The anticipation of acquiring virtuosity is highly motivating for piano students because there is a special thrill in experiencing the sound and feel of playing showpieces, as well as having the admiration of listeners! The music of Ovation, Books 1 and 2 was selected with this in mind. Book One, for the intermediate grades, provides initial experiences for developing a virtuoso technique, with music by Schubert, Burgmu¨ller, Heller, Schytte, MacDowell, Pieczonka, and Villa-Lobos.