Pianophilia

Dear Biljana, dear fleubis,

you are welcome! Your comments are always appreciated!

LATVIAN COMPOSERS
Ivanovs, Kalsons, Zemzaris, Kalejs, Vasks (some avantgarde-notation) J. SCHULHOFF
Deuxieme Styrienne originale op. 18 No. 2 (alternative scan)

Programmatic titles for all of the Latvian pieces, so the publisher definitely had a scheme in mind. All new to me, as usual. But plenty to chew on here and I especially like Zemzaris "Fractures" - it is quite an effective piece. The only Lativian composer I know is Janis Medins, though not represented in this collection, in my mind his Dainas represent a high water mark in the Latvian piano music that we've seen so far. (And still I'm still searching for Medins missing Dainas). Another interesting collection here, Alfor, thanks!

Anatoly N. ALEXANDROV
Album of piano pieces (nothing new apart from a revised edition of sonata No. 9 op. 61)

alfor wrote:Anatoly N. ALEXANDROV
Album of piano pieces (nothing new apart from a revised edition of sonata No. 9 op. 61)

Alexandrov Album of piano works.pdf

A very nice selection of Alexandrov's pieces--a good album to introduce him to an unsuspecting pianist and what a wonderful surprise he'd be in for. The only changes I see in the "revised" 9th sonata is that he has added pedal indications throughout. Always a welcome suggestion.

Sorry, no scores today. Only my best wishes to all fellow pianophilians for a Merry, blessed Christmas - or. to use the more recent formula: Happy Holidays! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_greetings

Will be back in about a week with new scores!

Alfor:

Thank you so much for your generosity!

I also wish you a merry merry Xmas and the best for 2011 for you and all PP2 members.

I learn each day with your scores and comments, as well as Malcolm's, and all the colleagues.

I look forward to keep learning in the future, and to correspond by posting my scores.

Ilu.

México.

Alfor, have a nice holiday. We are all enjoying the scores you have posted this year. It has been a great year of discovery and piano playing, and you have played a big part in it.

Dear Alfor,

I would like to add my thanks for all the wonderful scores throughout the years, and hope that you have a very Happy Christmas, and New Year.

Peter (liveforpiano).

Thank you alfor for making music more alive then it is. I never thought i would play and knew so much more of music in my life until now.

Very Merry Christmas !

Tony

Dear Alfor,

very many thanks also from me for all you've given here !!

Have a good vacation and merry Christmas !