Balakirev - Islamey Fantaisie Orientale For Piano
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SKU: HU.HN793

Composed by Milij Balakirev. Piano Solo, Piano & Keyboard, Repertoire, Solos. Islamey - Fantaisie orientale. Softcover Book. G. Henle #HN793. Published by G. Henle (HU.HN793).

12.2 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches.

A wonderful piece, but very difficult only a few will be able to master it . Since this pronouncement by Nicolai Rubinstein, who nonetheless premiered it with bravura, the work has unjustly been stuck with the label of unplayable. The wild, almost demonic character of this oriental fantasy has certainly contributed to this reputation: through the use of Caucasian and Armenian folk idioms Balakirev calls forth a keyboardfirework that aroused the admiration even of the Titan Liszt. Our editi on provides todays pianists with a musical text that is not only reliable and accurate, but also clear and well-organised.?

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