Charles Valentin Alkan : his life and his music / William Alexander Eddie.

Author/creator Eddie, William Alexander
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2007.
Descriptionx, 270 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Alkan: the historical and social background -- Apprentice works -- Development of a personal voice -- Etudes -- Sonata types for piano -- Morceaux caracteristiques -- The Esquisses -- Arrangements and cadenzas -- Organ and pedalier music -- Piano and strings -- Miscellaneous compositions -- Reception -- Performance practice.
Abstract This tribute sums up the rather special attributes of William Alexander Eddie (1813-1888), the outstanding French piano composer of the 19th century.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 238-243), discography, and indexes.
LCCN 2005026463
ISBN184014260X (alk. paper)
ISBN9781840142600 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.A442 E33 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold