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| Titre : | Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas: A Guide for the Listener and the Performer |
| Auteurs : | Boris Berman, Auteur |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Yale University Press, 2008 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-300-11490-4 |
| Index. décimale : | 786.2 (Piano) |
| Résumé : |
"Boris Berman, renowned concert pianist and teacher, is one of the worldÔÇÖs foremost authorities on Sergei Prokofiev. In this book, he draws on his intimate knowledge of ProkofievÔÇÖs work to guide music lovers and pianists through the composerÔÇÖs nine piano sonatas. These cherished works, composed between 1910 and 1951, are today considered an indispensable part of the repertoire of every serious concert pianist. The book, written with a deep appreciation of ProkofievÔÇÖs style and creativity, looks at the sonatas within the context of ProkofievÔÇÖs complete oeuvre.┬á For each sonata, Berman provides general information about the work and a discussion of the compositionÔÇÖs details and features, and in a section entitled ÔÇ£Master ClassÔÇØ he offers suggestions for interpretation and specific advice for performing. Berman also corrects for the first time various misprints in published scores and includes a helpful glossary of musical terms. ### Review ""Berman has a vast knowledge of Russian sourcesÔÇöalmost completely unknown in the WestÔÇöand Russian traditions as well as international experience as a performer. He brings a wealth of new ideas and new information. His new book is invaluable.""ÔÇöAlexander Ivashkin, Centre for Russian Music, Goldsmiths College, University of London (Alexander Ivashkin) ""Having performed and recorded (to acclaim) Prokofiev's piano sonatas, Professor Berman has a unique point of view to offer in writing about one of the twentieth century's most important collections of piano works. An important, personal, and original work.""ÔÇöBoaz Sharon, Professor of Piano, University of Florida (Boaz Sharon) ""Drawing from a wide cultural background and vast experience as performer and teacher, Boris Berman has fashioned a remarkable guide to the Prokofiev piano sonatas.""ÔÇöJerome Lowenthal, The Julliard School (Jerome Lowenthal) ""A lucid and originally conceived book from one of the most respected performers of this musicÔÇöessential reading for the enquiring listener and the skilled performer alike.""ÔÇöChristopher Elton, Royal Academy of Music, London (Christopher Elton) ""This new book by Boris Berman is a must read for those who care about the music of Prokofiev.┬á It is a very in-depth guide by someone who has obviously spent many years thinking about and playing the music of this great genius. Bravo to Boris Berman!""ÔÇöYefim Bronfman (Yefim Bronfman) ### About the Author Boris Berman is professor of piano, Yale University School of Music, and an internationally renowned concert pianist. He has recorded ProkofievÔÇÖs complete works for piano solo on the Chandos Records label. His book *Notes from the PianistÔÇÖs Bench*, published by Yale University Press, was selected by *Choice* as an Outstanding Academic Title in 2001. He lives in New Haven." |
