Different approaches to piano with electronics using four case studies

This is the accompanying document for a CD recording. This study will analyze the compositional techniques in four contemporary works that pair the piano with electronic devices and provide practical suggestions for both pianists and composers. The four pieces, chronologically by date of composition, are:1. Pierre Charvets Neuf tudes aux deux mondes for piano and computer, 1999. 2. Elainie Lillioss Nostalgic Visions for piano and live interactive electroacoustics, 2009. 3. Peter Van Zandt Lanes Studies in Momentum for piano and live electronics, 2014. 4. Cindy Coxs tudesI. La Ciguena for piano and keyboard sampler and II. Mallets for keyboard sampler, 2014. These works are chosen as examples of the use of three distinct types of technology: fixed media, interactive technology, and keyboard sampler. Also, they contain the use of contemporary pianistic techniques: extended piano, improvisation, and switching keyboards. This project will be a helpful introduction for pianists and educators who are interested in playing or teaching electro-acoustic music.