{"product_id":"4589538775667","title":"Kolja Lessing - Czerny: Systematische Anleitung Zum Fantasieren - Import 2 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKolja Lessing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Austrian composer Carl Czerny is known for the etudes that many piano students learn. A student of Beethoven and an accomplished pianist himself, he eventually withdrew from public performance to devote himself to researching teaching methods and etudes designed to improve playing technique, leaving behind a vast body of works and writings. Until the 20th century, with the exception of a few etudes, most of his works were rarely performed; however, in the 21st century, his life and works began to receive greater attention, and today his works—including not only piano pieces but also vocal music, chamber music, and organ works—are being performed and recorded.\nThis “Systematic Guide to Improvisation” is a work from Czerny’s middle period and is, in essence, a book dedicated to the pursuit of technique. It is a collection of practical examples for “improvisation,” a skill essential for performers of that era. The collection consists of 50 performance examples ranging in length from less than one minute to about three minutes, along with an application section and a “summary piece” that incorporates these examples. Drawing on works by his contemporaries—such as Beethoven, Clementi, Hummel, Moscheles, as well as Bach’s *The Art of Fugue*. It is designed to allow students to learn not only arpeggio and scale exercises but also various techniques for embellishing melodies and creating variations. It is a fascinating collection that offers a glimpse into Czerny’s role as a melody maker.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CPO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595660026145,"sku":"4589538775667","price":3790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538775667.jpg?v=1790482165","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538775667","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}