Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music  (2003)

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Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music

This video is one of a series that traces the musical styles and influences on the art of piano playing from the Baroque period to modern times. Music historian Dr. Maurice Rinson and keyboard professor Stewart Gordon are the hosts of this production, that draws on cultural influences to tell the story of music. These include literature, art, architecture, and societal trends. This volume presents an overview of musical characteristics, keyboard instruments, dance forms, and performance techniques for the classical, Romantic, and Impressionistic periods. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide