Marko Tajcevic (1900-1984) is one of the most celebrated composers from
the former Yugoslavia. The most important influence on his music - folkmusic
tradition of his country - is evident in a number of his works. His opus
totals fifty-four compositions, including twelve works for piano. Until now,
researches looked closely only at several of Tajcevic's piano pieces. This book
is the first one that offers a survey and analysis of all of them, including those
that are still in the manuscript form.
The author of the book has examined several aspects of Tajcevic's piano
music: formal structure, tonality versus modality, different textures, use of
articulation and dynamic, and the influence of folk tradition. She has categorized
pieces based on difficulty level and compositional styles and discussed
each piece in details.
Tajcevic's music has great pedagogical value and piano teachers and their
students are among those who can benefit the most from this book.
Professional musicians can also rely on this book for further research on
Tajcevic's music. In addition, the book is an excellent guide for a listener who
would like to know more about his life and works.