Conversations about music: a book on piano art - the result of many years of research by a Turkmen teacher
The publication of the book “The History of Piano Art” (“Fortepiano sungatynyň taryhy”), addressed primarily to students of special musical educational institutions and creative universities of Turkmenistan, has become a notable event in the musical pedagogical environment. The author of this tutorial is Maral Meredova, a senior lecturer at the Chamber Ensemble Department of the Turkmen National Conservatory. This publication is the result of many years of research work by the pianist, accompanist and mentor of youth, which, without exaggeration, can be called a unique “carrier” of such vast and deep specific knowledge. The book interestingly and thoroughly talks about the emergence of piano art, its outstanding representatives and such important components as composer creativity, performing skills and pedagogy. Materials collected from various sources of world scientific literature are compactly presented in a format convenient for the reader. The author conducts a fascinating conversation about music, a meaningful exchange with the reader is supported by a list of works, listening to which will help students-pianists more fully reveal the facets of musical creativity, and contribute to the speedy development of the basic conceptual music systems for those who have chosen this field as their life's work. The high professional level of the new study guide does not prevent it from being accessible to understanding of young musicians and a wide audience interested in the history of art and world culture.
