Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas: A Guide for the Listener and the Performer

Boris Berman, renowned concert pianist and teacher, is one of the world7;s foremost authorities on Sergei Prokofiev. In this book, he draws on his intimate know...ledge of Prokofiev7;s work to guide music lovers and pianists through the composer7;s 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 Prokofiev7;s style and creativity, looks at the sonatas within the context of Prokofiev7;s complete oeuvre. For each sonata, Berman provides general information about the work and a discussion of the composition7;s details and features, and in a section entitled 0;Master Class1; 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.Detailed info »« Brief info