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 CD and a Technique book, both designed for easy page-by-page reference. Together, these resources enhance students' understanding 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.
The accompanying CD, featuring performances by renowned clinician and educator Nancy Bachus, serves as a vital resource for students seeking to grasp appropriate musical interpretation. With a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, Bachus has an extensive performance background, including solo recitals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Italy, as well as appearances in prestigious events like the original "Monster Concerts" at Lincoln Center and the White House.
