Description
The Exploring Piano Classics series combines engaging performance pieces with insightful technical exercises, offering a comprehensive learning experience for students. Each level features a Repertoire book accompanied by a Technique book, both designed for easy page-by-page reference. Together, these resources enhance students' grasp of musical artistry, performance techniques, and the essential skills required for proficient piano playing. The Repertoire books showcase selections from significant musical eras, carefully curated and graded according to festival, competition, and examination standards from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, while also providing contextual information about each style period, its instruments, composers, and the music itself.
Accompanying the repertoire are recordings by renowned clinician and educator Nancy Bachus, which serve as vital resources for achieving accurate musical interpretation. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a Master’s in Piano Performance and Literature, Bachus has performed extensively across the U.S., Canada, and Italy, including appearances at prestigious venues like Lincoln Center and the White House. The repertoire includes a diverse array of works, such as Allegretto in A Major by an anonymous composer, Berceuse, Op. 8, No. 6 by Maykapar, and pieces by Beethoven, Telemann, and Tchaikovsky, among others, providing students with a rich tapestry of musical exploration.
