Chopin's piano works are all absolutely essential in the repertoire of any aspiring pianist. The Preludes and Etudes are exquisitely beautiful examples of his genius. Features 52 pieces in all, including 25 Preludes — Op. 28, Nos. 1-24; Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45. 27 Etudes — Op. 10, Nos. 1-12; Op. 25, Nos. 1-12; and Trois Nouvelles Etudes.
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Chopin Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 46 Works by Frédéric Chopin Includes Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Berceuse, 3 ecossaises, 5 etudes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, "Marche Funèbre"from Sonata No. 2, 8 mazurkas, 7 nocturnes, 3 polonaises, 9 preludes, 6 waltzes and more.
Great Preludes for Solo Piano by David Dutkanicz This unique collection offers a wide survey of famous preludes for pianists of an intermediate level and beyond. Featured composers include Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and many others.
Nocturnes and Polonaises by Frédéric Chopin Features 20 Nocturnes: Op. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72, and more. Also includes 11 Polonaises: Op. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61, 71, and posthumous Polonaise in G-sharp Minor. Mikuli Edition. Commentary.
Complete Ballades, Impromptus and Sonatas by Frédéric Chopin Edited by Chopin's student and teaching assistant Carl Mikuli, this edition includes highly authoritative versions of the 4 Ballades, 4 Impromptus, and 3 Sonatas.
Waltzes and Scherzos by Frédéric Chopin Chopin's waltzes succeed in conveying an air of mystery while retaining their ballroom splendor while his scherzos are truly novel metamorphoses of the form. This collection features 4 Scherzos and 15 Waltzes from an authoritative early edition.
Complete Shorter Works for Solo Piano by Johannes Brahms The entire corpus of Brahms' short piano pieces is featured in this one affordable volume. It includes the familiar Waltzes; the effective Scherzo in E Flat Minor; the satisfying Eight Pieces; the two Rhapsodies; the Fantasies; and more.
The Piano Concertos in Full Score by Frédéric Chopin Chopin's piano concertos combine bold orchestral pieces with delicate keyboard solos. These two rank among the most beloved pieces in the repertoire. Convenient single-volume edition, reproduced from authoritative sources.
Complete Lyric Pieces for Piano by Edvard Grieg All 66 works from the 10 sets of little mood pictures created for piano by the Norwegian composer from 1867 to 1901, reprinted from the authoritative C. F. Peters edition.
The Complete Preludes and Etudes for Pianoforte Solo by Alexander Scriabin This volume collects Scriabin's finest, the complete etudes and preludes for the solo piano. Includes the 12 etudes from Op. 8 and the 24 Preludes, Op. 11; Preludes, Opp. 33 and 48; and the Etudes, Op. 42.
My First Book of Chopin: 23 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements by Bergerac Includes theme from "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, "Lullaby," "Fantaisie-impromptu," "Butterfly" Etude, "Military" and "Heroic" Polonaise, plus melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, and etudes. Features 23 piano arrangements.
Mazurkas by Frédéric Chopin Features 51 best-loved compositions, reproduced directly from the authoritative Kistner edition edited by Carl Mikuli, a pupil of Chopin. Editor's Foreword, 1879.
Fantasy in F Minor, Barcarolle, Berceuse and Other Works for Solo Piano by Frédéric Chopin Features 15 works, including one of the greatest of the Romantic period, the Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49, reprinted from the authoritative German edition prepared by Chopin's student, Carl Mikuli.
Life of Chopin by Franz Liszt Written by the Polish composer's friend and fellow artist, this memoir offers a highly informed assessment of Chopin's musical legacy. It also explores his social circle, which included Sand, Balzac, Hugo, Berlioz, Delacroix, and Schumann.
Chopin’s Letters by Frederic Chopin, E. L. Voynich Nearly 300 letters reveal Chopin as both man and artist and illuminate his fascinating world — Europe of the 1830s and 1840s. "delightful gossip . . . merry rather than malicious . . . engagingly witty." — Books. Preface. Index.
Chopin: The Man and His Music by James Huneker This classic in music biography and criticism takes an amazing look at the composer. Part 1 deals with Chopin's life; the second part offers brilliant piece-by-piece analysis of his music. Introduction and notes.