Performance Practice DVDs
Anthology
of 20th Century Piano Music with Performance Practices in Early 20th Century
Piano
Book and DVD $34.99
Your Price $31.49
The early 20th century was a period of dramatic changes, when composers were
venturing in new directions and seeking new sounds. The pairing of the
Anthology of 20th Century Piano Music with the Piano Practices in Early 20th
Century Piano Music DVD provides pianists with a unique opportunity to hear
informed performances of the music they are studying. On the DVD, Dr. Hinson
shares historical anecdotes about the composers represented, using examples by
Bartók, Debussy, Joplin, Grainger, Hindemith, MacDowell, Coleridge-Taylor,
Satie and Schoenberg from the Anthology.
Anthology
of Baroque Keyboard Music with Performance Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music
DVD
(with Bonus Lecture on Baroque Dance)
Book and DVD $34.99 Your Price $31.49
The Anthology of Baroque Keyboard Music is paired with the DVD Performance
Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music for a comprehensive look at the literature
and performing conventions of the Baroque era. On the DVD, Dr. Hinson performs
music from the Anthology, and relates invaluable information on basic touches,
articulations, dynamics and ornamentation that will help the performer create
a more historically-informed performance. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the
history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance and music, with
nine of the most popular court dances performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard
accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume.
Anthology
of Classical Piano Music with Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music
Book and DVD $34.99 Your Price $31.49
The Anthology of Classical Piano Music is paired with the Performance
Practices in Classical Piano Music DVD for a comprehensive look at the
literature, performing conventions and musical style of the Classical era. On
the DVD, Dr. Hinson performs music from the Anthology, and discusses musical
characteristics, period instruments, and performance conventions not indicated
in the manuscripts.
Anthology
of Impressionistic Piano Music with Performance Practices in Impressionistic
Piano Music DVD
Book and DVD $34.99 Your Price $31.49
Dr. Maurice Hinson caps off his extensive library of period anthologies and
DVDs with a comprehensive look at Impressionist compositions. This beautifully
engraved edition includes works by the top 20 Impressionistic composers, an
extensive foreword with historical information on each composer, specific
performance notes for each pieces and a look at the compositional techniques
used by Impressionists. In the companion DVD-lecture, Dr. Hinson explores four
aspects of Impressionism: early influences, performance techniques, musical
characteristics and specific repertoire from the anthology. Alfred's DVDs
provide a strong visual and auditory reference for stylistic and technical
interpretations, which are important tools for enhancing any musical
performance.
Anthology
of Romantic Piano Music with Performance Practices in Romantic Piano Music
Book and DVD $34.99 Your Price $31.49
The Anthology of Romantic Piano Music is paired with the Performance Practices
in Romantic Piano Music DVD for a comprehensive look at the literature,
performing conventions and musical style of the Romantic era. On the DVD, Dr.
Hinson performs music from the Anthology, and shares interesting historical
anecdotes about the composers represented therein and the writers and artists
who influenced them.
Memorization
in Piano Music
$19.95 Your Price $17.49
This outstanding lecture is ideal for those who fear memory loss in
performance. Five memorization processes are outlined, followed by techniques
that will aid in typical memorization problems. Suggestions for incorporating
these ideas into the teaching process are also provided.