Islamey and Other Favorite Russian Piano Works(《伊斯拉美》和其它受欢迎的俄国钢琴作品)

Inspired by the richness of Eastern folk music, Mily Balakirev composed the oriental fantasy Islamey 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.
　　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 Toccata, Scriabin's famous Nocturne for Left Hand Alone, Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Stravinsky's "Piano-Rag-music," and many more.
　　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 famed for his lectures and master classes as well as his performances and recordings. Original Dover (2000) compilation of works from various authoritative editions. Introduction by Joseph Banowetz. 192pp. 9 x 12. Paperbound.

ANTON ARENSKY
MILY BALAKIREV
FELIX BLUMENFELD
ALEXANDER BORODIN
CEsAR CII
aleXANDER GLAZOUNOV
REINHOLD GLIERE
ALEXANDER GRETCHANINOFF
ANATOLY LIADOV
NIKOLAY MEDTNER
MODEST MUSSORGSKY
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SERGEY PACHMANINOFF
VLADIMIR REBIKOV
NIKOLAY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
ANTON RUBINSTEIN
ALEXANDER SCRIABIN
LGOR STRAVINSKY
PETER ILYITCH TCHAIKOVSKY