{"product_id":"9780486312705","title":"Islamey and Other Favorite Russian Piano Works","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the richness of Eastern folk music, Mily Balakirev composed the oriental fantasy \u003ci\u003eIslamey\u003c\/i\u003e in 1869. Based on themes from Armenia and the Caucasus region, this scintillating work is known worldwide as a supreme example of virtuoso piano writing at its best.\u003cbr\u003eOther favorite Russian piano works featured in this exceptional compilation include music by Arensky, Borodin, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and other masters. Among them are such all-time favorites as Rubinstein's lovely \"Melody in F,\" Prokofiev's blazing \u003ci\u003eToccata,\u003c\/i\u003e Scriabin's famous \u003ci\u003eNocturne for Left Hand Alone,\u003c\/i\u003e Rachmaninoff's \u003ci\u003ePrelude in C Sharp Minor,\u003c\/i\u003e Stravinsky's \"Piano-Rag-music,\" and many more.\u003cbr\u003eAimed at intermediate- to advanced-level pianists, this handsome volume features an introduction by internationally acclaimed pianist Joseph Banowetz, a specialist in Russian piano music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122061263088,"sku":"9780486312705","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486312705_p0.jpg?v=1763708761","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486312705","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}