Carl Fischer The Alexander Siloti Collection
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Summary of This Book
Alexander Siloti (1863-1945), a student of Liszt and renowned pedagogue (notably to Rachmaninoff), played a central role in the golden age of the virtuoso pianist. This volume, The Alexander Siloti Collection, highlights an essential facet of his legacy: his transcriptions and arrangements for piano, true witnesses to his musical thinking, all the more precious as he left no recordings. Through an extensive biographical essay, Dr. Charles Barber explores Siloti's influence, his aesthetic, and the impact of his work, notably within the framework of the famous Siloti Concerts (1903-1917) which helped open the Russian public to many composers.
The collection is dominated by arrangements of J.S. Bach, particularly remarkable for their pianistic character and fidelity to the spirit of Baroque writing. Included are, among others, a Prelude in B Minor (BWV855a), the Chaconne in D Minor, Organ Preludes (E Minor and G Minor), as well as the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (BWV 565). This Bach material is accompanied by other repertoire pages, with works attributed in the compilation to Gluck, Mozart, and Chopin, and a wide range of forms (adagio, andante, fantasy, siciliano, variations, étude, scherzo), ideal for diversifying technical work as well as interpretation.
Conceived as a reference piano folio within The Master's Collection, this book is aimed at pianists wishing to explore high-level transcriptions, enrich their recital program, and discover a writing style that combines virtuosic brilliance, musical clarity, and a sense of singing at the keyboard. Bound in smythe sewn binding, it is designed to accompany study and daily practice over the long term.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | J.S. Bach (and other composers) | Collection | The Master's Collection |
| Arranger | Alexander Siloti | Pages | 288 |
| Instrumentation | Piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which Bach works are included in The Alexander Siloti Collection?
The collection features piano transcriptions of Bach's works, including the Prelude in B Minor BWV855a, the Chaconne in D Minor, and the Toccata and Fugue BWV 565.
Is the sheet music intended only for piano?
The 288 pages belong to The Master's Collection and are dedicated exclusively to piano. The writing follows Alexander Siloti's arrangements. The content includes forms such as adagio, fantasia, étude, and scherzo.
Are Mozart and Chopin included in this collection?
Besides J.S. Bach, the compilation comprises works attributed to Gluck, Mozart, and Chopin.
What binding is used for this Siloti sheet music?
A smythe sewn binding is used for this 288-page volume, a construction intended for study and daily practice.
Does the book contain information about Alexander Siloti?
An extended biographical essay by Dr. Charles Barber accompanies the scores. It discusses Alexander Siloti's influence and aesthetics, as well as the Siloti Concerts held from 1903 to 1917. These concerts contributed to the Russian public's exposure to many composers.
