David Burge

Why would anyone want to follow Christ when it brings suffering? Does it make sense to hang on to the faith when you might lose your job or even your own life? The Apostle Peter addresses these questions and more in his first epistle. Journey through 1 Peter, and be inspired by God's grace and His glorious plans for us. Discover the value of pressing on faithfully like His Son, and strengthen your resolve to walk with Jesus through the pains and troubles of this fallen world. The Journey Through series provides assistance to those who desire to spend time with God in His Word, book by book. The biblical insights will help Christians discover the precious, life-transforming wisdom of the Bible, inspiring them toward a closer walk with God. Perfect for personal devotions.

Now in Paperback! The piano is central to the music of the twentieth century. Here Burge, widely acclaimed for introducing much of this literature to the repertoire, offers a personal and inviting overview of the often challenging music written for solo piano during this century. Divided into four sections, each covering a key historical period with musical examples, this resource examines the development of different styles and compositional techniques, and integrates historical and artistic details. Burge offers cogent performance suggestions for selected works of Aaron Copland, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Pierre Boulez, Luciano Berio, John Cage, George Crumb, and others. Following the main text is a Selected Bibliography, a Chronological List of Works and Publishers, Notes, Discography, and Index. A valuable addition to this paperback reissue is a CD of Burge's performances of several works discussed in the text. [Cloth edition 0-02-870321-9 originally published by Schirmer Books in 1990]