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Islamey and Other Favorite Russian Piano Works - (Dover Music for Piano) by Balakirev & Anton Arensky & Rubinstein & Glinka And Others (Paperback)

 Islamey and Other Favorite Russian Piano Works - (Dover Music for Piano) by  Balakirev & Anton Arensky & Rubinstein & Glinka And Others (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Inspired by the richness of Eastern folk music, Mily Balakirev composed the oriental fantasy <i>Islamey</i> in 1869. Based on themes from Armenia and the Caucasus region, this scintillating work is known worldwide as a supreme example of virtuoso piano writing at its best.<br>Other favorite Russian piano works featured in this exceptional compilation include music by Arensky, Borodin, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and other masters. Among them are such all-time favorites as Rubinstein's lovely "Melody in F," Prokofiev's blazing <i>Toccata, </i> Scriabin's famous <i>Nocturne for Left Hand Alone, </i> Rachmaninoff's <i>Prelude in C Sharp Minor, </i> Stravinsky's "Piano-Rag-music," and many more.<br>Aimed at intermediate- to advanced-level pianists, this handsome volume features an introduction by internationally acclaimed pianist Joseph Banowetz, a specialist in Russian piano music.</p>

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