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Complete Works, Volume I: Piano Book

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Complete Works, Volume I: Piano Book

By Alexander Glazunov

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Item: 00-K09500

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Expertly arranged Piano Collection by Alexander Glazunov from the Kalmus Edition series. This Collection is from the 20th Century and Romantic eras.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Complete Works, Volume I: Piano Book comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 116
ISBN10: 0-7692-4107-7
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4107-4
UPC: 029156166194
SKU: 00-K09500

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About the Composer: Alexander Glazunov

Alexander Glazunov (1865, 1936) bridged Russian Romanticism and early modernism, composing across symphonies, ballets, and chamber works with assured craft and lyrical warmth. He studied under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and became a central figure in Russian concert life, earning respect for his orchestral mastery and gift for memorable melody.

Glazunov's piano writing reflects the virtuosity and harmonic sophistication of the late 19th century without sacrificing accessibility. His works for piano range from salon pieces to substantial concert works, offering pianists a rich repertoire that rewards both technical development and interpretive maturity.

Why we love this

This collection gives intermediate and advanced pianists direct access to a composer whose music deserves far more attention in the studio than it typically receives. Glazunov's melodic generosity and structural clarity make these works deeply satisfying to perform, and the Kalmus edition presents them in reliable, playable texts that let the music speak.

What to expect

Glazunov's piano writing unfolds with aristocratic confidence and warmth. The music flows with natural lyricism, supported by rich harmonic color and moments of genuine virtuosity, creating a world that feels both intimate and grand.

Who it's for

Pianists working at the intermediate-advanced level who are expanding beyond standard Romantic repertoire and seeking substantial works that build technical and musical maturity. Teachers looking to introduce students to Russian piano literature will find genuine rewards here without veering into extreme difficulty.

How to get the most out of it

  • Allow the long, singing phrases to breathe naturally; Glazunov's lines are often best served by shaping them across the bar line rather than stopping at phrase marks.
  • Pay attention to dynamic contrasts within seemingly similar passages. His development sections often replay familiar material in different registers and dynamic planes, and clarity here reveals structural intent.
  • Balance technical figurations with the harmonic content underneath. Rapid passagework often supports richer harmonic movement, so listen through the notes to the chords.

How to use it

Feature individual works from this collection on student recitals or faculty performances to introduce Glazunov to your community. The substantial nature of many pieces makes them suitable for competition or examination preparation at intermediate-advanced levels.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long Romantic-era lines across multiple phrases
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in richly textured arrangements
  • Voice leading in complex harmonic environments
  • Reading and executing Russian compositional idioms
  • Control of tempo and phrasing in multi-section forms

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