Guide to the Pianist’s Repertoire continues to be the go-to source for piano performers, teachers, and students. Newly updated and expanded with over 250 new composers, this incomparable resource expertly guides readers to solo piano literature. What did a given composer write? What interesting work have I never heard of? How difficult is it? What are its special musical features? How can I reach the publisher? It’s all here. Featuring information for more than 2,000 composers, the fourth edition includes enhanced indexes. The new "Hinson" will be an indispensable guide for many years to come.

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, Fourth Edition (Indiana Repertoire Guides)

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The Pianist's Dictionary, Second Edition

The Pianist's Dictionary is a handy and practical reference dictionary aimed specifically at pianists, teachers, students, and concertgoers. Prepared by Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts, this revised and expanded edition is a compendium of information gleaned from a combined century of piano teaching. Users will find helpful and clear definitions of musical and pianistic terms, performance directions, composers, pianists, famous piano pieces, and piano makers. The authors' succinct entries make The Pianist's Dictionary the perfect reference for compiling program and liner notes, studying scores, and learning and teaching the instrument.

In this expanded and updated edition, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide features over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts catalog published works for piano with two or more instruments with information on performance level, length, individual movements, overall style, and publisher. Divided into sections according to the number and types of instruments involved, The Piano in Chamber Ensemble then subdivides entries according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods in this invaluable guide.

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Third Edition: An Annotated Guide

Originally published in 1997, The Pianist's Bookshelf, was, according to the Library Journal,"a unique and valuable tool." Now rewritten for a modern audience, this second edition expands into the 21st century.\nA completely revised update, The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition, comes to the rescue of pianists overwhelmed by the abundance of books, videos, and other works about the piano. In this clear, easy-to-use reference book, Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts survey hundreds of sources and provide concise, practical annotations for each item, thus saving the reader hours of precious research time. In addition to the main listings of entries, such as "Chamber Music" and "Piano Duet," the book has indexes of authors, composers, and performers.\nA handy reference from the masters of piano bibliography, The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition, will be an invaluable resource to students, teachers, and musicians.

The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition: A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, and Other Resources

This is an indispensable guide for works written for piano &amp; orchestra. Most of the works listed take the form of the concerto, but some compositions included use the piano in a more chamber like manner. There are over 2800 works annotated dating from the 1700s to the present. For each entry, Hinson supplies such facts as the key, opus number, editions available, performance time, &amp; level of difficulty. IN addition, he offers comments about the style or special qualities of the work. There is a valuable bibliography at the back of the book. Contents: ? Preface ? Abbreviations ? American agents or parent companies of music publishers ? Addresses of music publishers ? Music for piano &amp; orchestra ? Annotated bibliography ? Indexes ? Works for two pianos &amp; orchestra ? Works for three or more pianos &amp; orchestra ? Works for piano one hand, three hands, or four hands &amp; orchestra ? Works for piano(s) &amp; band ? Works for piano &amp; strings ? Works for piano(s), other instruments, &amp; orchestra ? Works for piano(s) &amp; chamber orchestra ? Works for piano, orchestra &amp; Voice(s) ? Works for piano, orchestra &amp; tape ? Works for prepared piano &amp; orchestra ? Intermediate to moderately difficulty works

Music for Piano and Orchestra: An Annotated Guide

"... an indispensable reference work that can be read with enjoyment for its gold mine of information, much of which will be unfamiliar to even the most jaded keyboard enthusiast." ―Clavier "... a marvel of comprehensiveness... " ―Notes 
"... easily surpasses any other work of its nature. It is a work for all admirers of the piano... " ―Piano Journal 
With the addition of a Supplement containing over 200 new entries, Maurice Hinson now brings together more than 3,000 works for piano and orchestra from the 1700s to the present.

Music for Piano and Orchestra, Enlarged Edition: An Annotated Guide

"...an important tool for any pianist or musicologist who wants to explore the piano repertoire. Its thoroughness and scholarly approach are products of the most painstaking research and labors of love."- "Journal of the American Liszt Society". 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.

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Ed.

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide

The scope and excellence of this handbook designate it the major compendium of information about chamber music that involves the piano as an equal partner. - "MLA Notes". If chamber music is Othe music of friends, then Maurice Hinson may be remembered ...as one of chamber music's greatest friends of all. - "Contemporary Keyboard". "The Piano in Chamber Ensemble" describes over 3200 compositions, from duos to octets, by more than 1600 composers. It is divided into sections according to the number of instruments involved, then subdivided according to the actual scoring. Keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players and their teachers will find a wealth of chamber works from all periods.

Indiana Univ. Pr

The Pianist's Bookshelf: A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, and Other Resources

"This useful volume should be on every pianist's bookshelf." ―Piano &amp; Keyboard
"... a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, performers... " ―Library Journal
The Pianist's Bookshelf comes to the rescue of pianists overwhelmed by the abundance of books, videos, and other works about the piano. In this clear, easy-to-use presentation, Maurice Hinson surveys hundreds of resource materials, providing clear, practical annotations for each item, thus saving the user hours of precious library time. In addition to the main listing of entries, the book has several topical indexes.

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Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, Fourth Edition (Indiana Repertoire Guides)

The Pianist's Dictionary, Second Edition

The Pianist's Dictionary, Second Edition

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble, Third Edition: An Annotated Guide

The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition: A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, and Other Resources

Music for Piano and Orchestra: An Annotated Guide

Music for Piano and Orchestra, Enlarged Edition: An Annotated Guide

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Ed.

The Piano in Chamber Ensemble: An Annotated Guide

The Pianist's Bookshelf: A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, and Other Resources