The Piano in Spain, by Ana Benavides, is now available from Noteworthy Sheet Music

SOMERVILLE, Mass. - Feb. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Ana Benavides is an internationally acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist with a keen interest in rare Spanish piano music of the 19^th century.  Born in Malaga, Ana Benavides studied at the Malaga, Granada, Madrid, and Vienna conservatories.  She received a degree in Piano Perfomance from the Royal College of Music of London, a masters in Spanish Music from the Marshall Academy in Barcelona, and a doctorate in Humanities and Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado from the University Carlos III in Madrid.

Dr. Benavides has performed recitals in Europe, Australia, South America, and North America, and she has been a regular visitor to international festivals both as soloist and chamber musician.  She has received numerous national and international awards for piano performance, recorded a number of CD’s, and written a variety of articles and books about the piano and Spanish music.  More information about Ana Benavides and her work may be found at www.anabenavides.com.

The Piano in Spain, written by Ana Benavides, covers the history of the piano in Spain, from its introduction to the time of Joaquín Turina.  The book (paperback, 147 pages, English version) is carefully researched and beautifully formatted, and contains numerous music examples and color images.  Scholars, professional pianists, amateur musicians, and lovers of the piano generally will find this book to be a wealth of information; it is an indispensible resource for understanding the piano in Spain. Here is a list of the topics covered:

1.  Introduction of the Piano into Spain

2.  The First Spanish Piano Builders

3.  Music Conservatories and other Musical Spaces

4.  Editorial Activity and the Musical Press

5.  On the Way to Nationalism

6.  Spain and Europe

7.  Repertoire

8.  Maestros and Predecessors

9.  Isaac Albéniz

10. Enrique Granados

11. Manuel de Falla

12. Joaquín Turina

The Piano in Spain (copyright 2010) was published by Bassus Ediciones Musicales but is now distributed in the United States by Noteworthy Sheet Music.  The book is available in paperback print edition only, not as a PDF, and only for shipment to addresses within the USA.  For additional information about this publication, visit the Noteworthy Sheet Music website at http://www.noteworthysheetmusic.com/nsm/products-a-services/methodsstudies/172-benavides-the-piano-in-spain

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