Charles Valentin Alkan
Subtitle: his life and his music
By: William Alexander Eddie.
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Aldershot, Hants, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
Subjects: Alkan, Charles-Valentin, 1813-1888 -- Criticism and interpretation.; Piano -- Performance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.   ), list of composer's works (p.   ), and discography (p.   ).
Table of contents: title: Alkan : the historical and social background; title: Apprentice works; title: Development of a personal voice; title: Etudes; title: Sonata types for piano; title: Morceaux caracteristiques; title: The esquisses; title: Arrangements and cadenzas; title: Organ and pedalier music; title: Piano and strings; title: Miscellaneous compositions; title: Stylistic dimensions; title: Reception; title: Performance practice; title: Epilogue.