This vintage book is a fully comprehensive survey of the principal classical and romantic piano masterpieces of the nineteenth century. It provides a very clear picture of the structure and forms used in them and will be considerable utility to students and enthusiasts. Contents include: The Piano before Beethoven, The Sonata. (1) Beethoven, The Sonata. (2) Beethoven (cont.), The Sonata (3) Weber and Schubert, The Sonata. (4) From Clementi to Grieg, Variations, Rondo, Fugue, and Fantasy, Romantic Music, Studies, and Pieces for Beginners, Miniatures, Dance Forms, Duets, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1954.\""38.99 | Nineteenth Century Piano Music - A Handbook for Pianists, Paperback | Indigo Chapters