Keys to Artistic Performance Author:Clarfield, Ingrid Jacobson, Alexander, Dennis This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, ... more »pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartók, Béla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3
* Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka
* Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4
* Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6
* Bartók, Béla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8
* Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16
* Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4
* Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morning Prayer, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 1
* Gurlitt, Cornelius The Festive Dance, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 7
* Streabbog, J. L A Sad Story, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 10
* Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich Italian Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 15
* Reineke, Carl Peasant Dance, Op. 107, No. 20
* Schumann, Robert First Loss, from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 16
* Beach, Amy Waltz, Op. 36, No. 3
* Schubert, Franz Ländler, D. 679, No. 2
* Schubert, Franz Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, D. 145, No. 6