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At the Piano with Women Composers: Piano Book

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At the Piano with Women Composers: Piano Book

At the Piano with Women Composers: Piano Book

Ed. Maurice Hinson

Level: Intermediate / Early Advanced

Item: 00-428
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This unique compilation of 18 beautiful pieces pays tribute to 13 of the world's greatest women composers from the Baroque to contemporary periods. Included are works by Amy Beach, Teresa Carreño, Cecile Chaminade, Louise Farrenc, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Clara Wieck Schumann and Maria Szymanowska as well as pieces from relatively unknown composers, ranging in difficulty from intermediate to moderately advanced.

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Additional Details
Series: At the Piano
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 68
UPC: 038081031811
SKU: 00-428

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Why we love this

This collection restores visibility to composers whose contributions shaped the piano repertoire but remain underrepresented in standard concert programs and student materials. The curation spans four centuries and multiple compositional voices, giving pianists genuine variety rather than a token sampling of works by women. You'll find substantial pieces here, not abbreviated or simplified versions, which means students engage with the full artistic vision of each composer.

What to expect

Moving through these pieces is like opening a curated gallery of personal expression across centuries. Each composer's voice emerges distinct—sometimes intimate and introspective, sometimes virtuosic and assured, always crafted with the specificity of someone writing for an instrument they understood deeply.

Who it's for

Intermediate and early advanced pianists ready to expand beyond the standard canon and develop interpretive depth. This book serves teachers seeking to broaden their students' exposure to significant works and to build a more inclusive recital repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the historical context of each piece before diving into the score. Understanding whether you're playing a Romantic-era character piece or a contemporary work will inform your interpretive choices and help you avoid one-size-fits-all phrasing.
  • Investigate the specific technical demands of pieces by composers less familiar to you. Some of these works demand unconventional hand positions, extended techniques, or rhythmic flexibility that deserve focused preparation.
  • Record yourself regularly as you work through the collection. Hearing back your own performance reveals balance issues between hands and helps you refine the color palette needed across such stylistically diverse repertoire.

How to use it

Select pieces for student recitals that pair well thematically or historically, or build a standalone recital entirely from this collection to celebrate women composers at a school or community concert. The range of difficulty allows you to assign appropriate selections to pianists at different levels within your studio while maintaining artistic cohesion.

Skills your students will build

  • Stylistic interpretation across Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary idioms
  • Technical facility in character pieces, miniatures, and longer-form compositions
  • Historical awareness of compositional practices and evolving piano technique across four centuries
  • Pedal control and color refinement in pieces designed by composers with direct keyboard experience

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