Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, third edition - Hardcover

Hinson, Maurice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0253336465 ISBN 13: 9780253336460

Publisher: Indiana University Press, 2001

Synopsis

"The Hinson" has been indispensable for performers, teachers, and students. Now updated and expanded, it's better than ever, with 120 more composers, expertly guiding pianists to solo literature and answering the vital questions: What's available? How difficult is it? What are its special features? How does one reach the publisher?

The "new Hinson" includes solo compositions of nearly 2,000 composers, with biographical sketches of major composers. Every entry offers description, publisher, number of pages, performance time, style and characteristics, and level of difficulty. Extensively revised, this new edition is destined to become a trusted guide for years to come.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

In an alphabetical listing of some 1,800 composers, Maurice Hinson provides essential information about individual piano works. For each entry he gives the date of composition or publication, the publisher(s), level of difficulty, and length of the piece, and describes any special musical features.

About the Author:

Maurice Hinson, Senior Professor of Piano at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and was founding editor of the Journal of the American Liszt Society. He is known for his many books on piano repertoire, more than 100 articles, videos, and lecture recitals, especially on early American piano music.

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0253336465
• ISBN 13: 9780253336460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 976