Denes Agay

An Anthology of Piano Music Volume 2: the Classical Period Denes Agay

Publisher Marketing: Representative works of one hundred thirty-nine major composers selected from the keyboard literature of nearly four centuries, about one thousand pages of music and informative text make up the contents of this four-volume Anthology. Beginning with Giovanni Gabrieli's short prelude, "Intonazione: , written in 1593; continuing in approximately chronological sequence with outstanding works of all periods; concluding with several contemporary compositions written as recently as the 1960's, a fascinating panorama of piano music unfolds on these pages. Contributor Bio:  Agay, Denes His ever-expanding series of handsome piano books covers a wide variety of musical styles, from baroque to jazz. Firstrate collections for teaching and utterly delightful musical diversions for players of all tastes and ages. Edited by one of the most famous piano educators of the twentieth century.