Mozarts emergence as a mature artist coincides with the rise to prominence of the piano; an instrument that came alive under his fingers and served as medium for many of his finest compositions. In Mozarts Piano Music; William Kinderman reconsiders common assumptions about Mozarts life and art while offering comprehensive and incisive commentary on the solo music and concertos. After placing Mozarts pianistic legacy in its larger biographical and cultural context; Kinderman addresses the lively gestural and structural aspects of Mozarts musical language and explores the nature of his creative process. Incorporating the most recent research throughout this encompassing study; Kinderman expertly surveys each of the major genres of the keyboard music; including the four-hand and two-piano works. Beyond examining issues such as Mozarts earliest childhood compositions; his musical rhetoric and expression; the social context of his Viennese concertos; and affinities between his piano works and operas; Kindermans main emphasis falls on detailed discussion of selected individual compositions.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book with inaccurate titleBy RDIf this book had been given a more accurate title. like "Fretless Bassists Speak." or "Interviews with Famous Fretless Bassists." it might not have received as many negative comments. "The Fretless Bass" implies a compendium of information. which the book is not. But for what it is. its excellent. providing profound insights into the minds. histories. playing habits. and gear of famous fretless players.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some real value. many glossy tales of greatnessBy Trond Oslash;verlandOut of this stellar crowd Bailey and Manring in particular offer substantial guidelines and tips for concrete training. The list of recordings attached to each musician is probably useful as well to those who want to check out performers of various schools and eras of fretless playing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good but could be better.By Tweeedly EeeedlyContent is great but I wish they traded the useless full color magazine covers in the center with more content.Also. I wish they had a section on Tony Franklin.
