Durand TANSMAN A. - BEST OF EN 31 MORCEAUX POUR PIANO
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This compilation brings together 31 works by the French composer Alexandre Tansman and highlights the elegance of his writing, which is clear, rhythmic, and highly expressive. It features a wide variety of characters, from the Etude-Scherzo to more lyrical pages such as the Berceuse (Homage to Albert Roussel), including pieces with marked rhythmic relief, notably Tempo americano (scherzo from the "symphonie concertante," Symphony No. 3).
The collection gives pride of place to series of Mazurkas, with excerpts from several collections (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th): perfect for working on dance momentum, syncopation, accentuation, and contrasts, including Mazurka No. 9 marked "Oberek." The Intermezzi also occupy an important place: a selection drawn from four collections (Nos. 1 to 4, then Nos. 9, 13, 14, 17, and finally Nos. 19, 21, 23 with a Homage to Brahms), ideal for exploring intimate atmospheres, subtle harmonic transitions, and refined phrasing.
Among the most evocative miniatures, "Le tour du monde en miniature" offers several scenes (Coconut-Grove, Hollywood, Complainte de Nikko, La flûte de bambou dans la forêt de Bandoeng), while Lento cantabile (No. 1 of the "Trois préludes en forme de blues") brings a more modern color, with particularly crafted singing lines. The program is completed by pieces taken from the Album d'amis (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 9), ideal for varying moods and deepening musicality and sense of style throughout the pages.
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| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Alexandre Tansman | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many pieces does this piano collection contain?
The collection gathers 31 works by Alexandre Tansman for piano.
Which Tansman Mazurkas are included in the score?
The Mazurkas come from the composer's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th collections. Mazurka No. 9, marked "Oberek," is notably included in the selection.
Which Intermezzi are featured in this Best of Alexandre Tansman?
A selection of Intermezzi from four collections is offered. It includes Nos. 1 to 4, 9, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, and 23. The Intermezzo with Homage to Brahms is included in this set.
Is The World Tour in Miniature included in the collection?
The cycle includes Coconut-Grove, Hollywood, Complaint of Nikko, and The Bamboo Flute in the Forest of Bandoeng. These miniatures are part of the 31 pieces gathered.
Which blues-character pieces are included in this Tansman score?
The compilation includes Lento cantabile, No. 1 of the Three Preludes in Blues Form. Tempo americano, scherzo of the Symphony Concertante No. 3, is also present.
