Alberto Ginastera

Books about Alberto Ginastera and his music

SCHWARTX-KATES Alberto Ginastera A Guide to Research Routledge, 2006; ISBN 041597318X; 304 pages Alberto Ginastera: A Research and Information Guide is the first bio-bibliographic study of the composer and the only published book on the subject in English. This work fills a critical gap in contemporary music studies by enriching our knowledge of one of the most compelling creative voices of the Americas. Given the lack of prior systematic attention to Ginastera, this book establishes a firm foundation for future scholarship. It includes a detailed biographical sketch of the composer that quotes extensively from his letters. It summarizes the defining features of his style and encompasses his infrequently explored late works. It offers the most comprehensive catalogue of Ginastera’s music to date and provides an annotated list of his published writings. This book contains over 400 annotated bibliographic entries that refer to critically selected sources in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. The last chapter offers new information about archival holdings and internet resources that facilitates research on this composer. An appendix featuring a detailed chronology of Ginastera’s career completes this work. Price indication: $ 110.00

Pola Suarez Urtubey Ginastera: Veinte A~nos Despues Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes, 2003; ISBN 9506120447; 38 pages Price indication: $ 200.00

Sheet music, libretti, etc.

Estancia. Ballet en un acto y cinco cuadros. Reducción para piano - Barry

Ginastera (Músicos de nuestro tiempo) - Espasa-Calpe

Ginastera: Danzas Argentinas for Piano - Durand Editions Musicales

Harp Concerto, Op. 45 (1956) (Hawkes Pocket Score (HPS) No. 1185) - Boosey & Hawkes, London
Pocket score 24mo 5.5 x 7.5 ins 111pp wraps.

Sonata No. 1 for Piano (Op. 22) - Boosey & Hawkes
By Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983). Single piece for solo piano. 24 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes. (HL.48002685) With introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 20th Century. 9x12 inches. This work was commissioned by the Carnegie Institute and the Pennsylvanie College for Women for the 1952 Pittsburgh Contemporary Music Festival. It was afterwards chosen to be performed at the XXVIIth Festival of the International Society for Contemporary Music - Oslo 1953. SMP Level 10 (Advanced) Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.