ABSTRACT

18th-Century Piano Music focuses on the core composers of the 18th century repertoire. The book begins with an overview of the keyboard instruments that were in use during the period, and a chapter on performance practice. Then, the book proceeds through each major composer, beginning with Bach, and then progressing through the French Masters, Scarlatti, C.P.E and J.C. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Early Beethoven.

chapter 1|27 pages

The Instruments

chapter 2|33 pages

Aspects of Performance Practice

chapter 3|51 pages

Johann Sebastian Each

chapter 4|27 pages

French Masters

chapter 5|33 pages

Domenico Scarlatti

chapter 6|37 pages

Carl Philipp Emanuel Each

chapter 8|35 pages

Haydn’s Solo Keyboard Music

chapter 9|38 pages

Mozart’s Solo Keyboard Music

chapter 10|39 pages

Mozart’s Keyboard Concertos

chapter 11|30 pages

Early Beethoven