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Piano Music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk: 26 Complete Pieces from Original Editions

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Gottschalk is a name few mention when talking about great composers, but he is equal to many who have much more name recognition. His virtuosity at the piano over-shadowed how good a composer he was. Calling him the "American Chopin" is not an exagerration. The book has some great works, but is missing a few of his masterpieces, namely "Radieuse', "La Scintilla" and the "Battle Cry of Freedom".

What has happened to American music patriotism?

Louis Moreau Gottschalk was probably the first American Pop Star ! In the 1850's women swooned. If it were permissal to hurl their nickers on stage they would have done do! The story goes that he was the musical Brad Pitt of the age.

This is a music book for pianists! It contains a wealth of information about this pop star in the form of notes to the music as well as the music itself (for those who play the piano).

Dover Publications are often more user friendly than some of the others. This publication contains anecdotes and copies of the original binder covers from some of the music books first published.

For pianists this is a delightful and well presented edition of an important part of American history.

There are a number of beautifully played CD's available. Get the book and read along with the CD. Now that is something you never thought of!

I sigh only because I wish I could obtain his music somehow. Unfortunately, it is not very readily available to me. I have found it here, but it's either special order or out of print, and neither is too accessible. Briefly I was able to borrow the music of this charming composer, and I enjoyed it for the short time I was able to see it. I hope can someday become reacquainted.