Description
Piano Literature for a Dark and Stormy Night - Vol. 1 is a classical piano collection from the Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics series, edited by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. Created for intermediate pianists, it brings together expressive works by respected classical composers centered on themes of drama, mystery, suspense, and excitement. Each carefully selected composition is paired with a famous poem, creating a distinctive musical and literary experience that encourages imaginative interpretation.
This collection presents six original classical piano works in standard music notation and offers a thoughtfully curated selection of keyboard literature rather than simplified arrangements. Helpful introductory videos are also referenced to support exploration of the repertoire while preserving the artistic character of each composition.
The carefully chosen program offers contrasting moods, vivid storytelling, and memorable musical imagery that enrich lesson study, personal repertoire exploration, and recital preparation. By combining expressive piano literature with classic poetry, the collection encourages thoughtful musical phrasing, dynamic contrast, and artistic interpretation while introducing pianists to enduring works by Diabelli, Heller, Bertini, Gurlitt, Kullak, and Schumann. It serves as a valuable supplemental repertoire resource within the Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics series.
Song List
Allegro con Fuoco Op. 163, No. 6 (Diabelli) * Avalanche - Twenty Five Studies, Op. 45, No. 2 (Heller) * Etude in C Minor (Bertini) * Storm and Stress, Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 20 (Gurlitt) * The Ghost in the Fireplace, Scenes from Childhood, Op. 62, No. 10 (Kullak) * The Wild Horseman, Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8 (Schumann)
ASIN: 1616771755
VSKU: BVV.1616771755.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Faber, Randall|Faber, Nancy
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 1616771755
VSKU: BVV.1616771755.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Faber, Randall|Faber, Nancy
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.