The Turkish pianist and composer Fazil Say has from the age of sic begun each day with the performance of a keyboard work by Bach; his concert programmes include both numerous original compositions and transcriptions. His own piano transcription of the well-known Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor is neither a mere incorporation of the pedal voice with its almost continous ostinato theme into the left hand of the piano part, nor a purely virtuoso ornamentation of the original version. His intention is to produce an imaginative transcription of the relatively two-dimensional organ registration utilising the tonal possibilities of the piano.
SKU: C4.9790902257176
ISBN 9790902257176. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.
Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) enjoyed an illustrious and colourful career as both concert pianist and composer. He wished to include J.S. Bach's music in his concerts and sought the grandeur of some of the large secular organ works. The transcriptions he made for this purpose are arguably better than the numerous Bach transcriptions made by his contemporaries. D'Albert's versions of eight secular masterworks present them remarkably close to their original form, yet perfectly matched to the modern piano. At times, they make very considerable technical demands, but the effort to master them is amply rewarded.This 116-page volume marks their first appearance since they were first issued over a century ago. Many errors and inaccuracies have been remedied and English translations of his musical terms have been provided.
SKU: HL.49007150
ISBN 9790001076524. UPC: 884088024017. 9.0x12.0x0.215 inches.
Contents: Allemande (Schein) * Pastorale (Corelli) * Gavotte (Couperin) * Bouree (Bach) * Arie (Telemann) * Air (Bach) * Allegro (Handel) * Sarabande und Passacaglia (Handel) * Sinfonia in B-Dur (J.C. Bach) * Barkarole (Offenbach) * Melodie (Rubinstein) * Intermezzo (Bizet) * Das alto Schloss (Mussorgsky) * Solvejg's Lied (Grieg) * La Wally (Catalani) * Intermezzo Sinfonico (Mascagni) * Londonderry Air (Irish Traditional) * Romanze (Both).
