Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. Chopin’s four ballades, four impromptus and three sonatas are among the composer’s most mature works, rivalled only by his scherzos and polonaises for extended thematic development and formal structure. The eleven compositions in this volume are drawn from Carl Mikuli’s comprehensive edition of Chopin’s complete works for piano. As Chopin’s student and, later, teaching assista…

Par KAPUSTIN NIKOLAI. Kapustin composed the 3 Etudes Op. 67 in 1992. The first étude, entitled 'Glissandi,' is written in a swing jazz mood. In No. 2 'Ripetizione' the difficulty lies in the complexity of the rhythm. No.3 'Grappole' contains hand clusters in quasi 'grape form'. / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Piano

8 Twentieth-Century Pieces. Having touched on the romantic era in 'To a Wild Rose' and the classical era in 'An die Musik', Kember moves forward to the twentieth-century with this thoughtfully chosen collection for string quartet. The Schott String Quartet Series With the first books in the series focusing on baroque, classical and romantic styles, The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to…

\'Pop For Strings\' is a new and special series for string ensembles who also want to play pop and rock songs. The eight titles contained in this volume have been arranged for violin 1, violin 2 and violoncello. The violin parts are inserted separately while the cellist can play from the score. \'Pop For Strings\' is a refreshing change from the classical ensemble literature - both for lessons and…

The Six Easy Pieces arranged by German composer, conductor, and organist Christian Gottlob Neefe (1748--1798) are inspired by the original vocal/orchestral score of The Magic Flute. These pieces are idiomatic piano duets (one piano, four hands) that remain faithful to the original composition. Filled with wit and charm, they contain many of the memorable elements of the opera: Papageno's magic bel…

American Folk Songs is a collection of 20 arrangements for 1 or 2 voices and piano. The volume contains variety of traditional songs and is accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces. Suitable for Grades 3-8. German and French translations of the introductory notes are available as pdf downloads. / 1 Ou 2 Voix Et Piano

Your favorite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series! With these book/CD collections, piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing eight cream-of-the-crop songs each, the books feature new engravings, with a separate vocal staff, plus guitar frames, so players and their friends can sing or s…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / PILLING T.. The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A profe…

What better wish for children - and all of us - this Christmas than Peace on Earth? This fun and poignant new musical from Sheila Wilson (Hosanna Rock!, Scrooge, Rock Around the Flock, The Sel?sh Giant) moves through laughter and tears as it tells the Christmas story with style and wit. All the favourite characters feature, with optional appearances from King Herod and Emperor Caesar Augustus, and…

Rooted in European music history due to his acquaintance with Chopin, Liszt, Berlioz and Schumann, Stephen Heller (1813-1888) is one of the most important representatives of the Romantic character piece. The Budapest-born pianist and piano teacher composed almost exclusively for his instrument. His overall oeuvre comprises more than 150 works, including sonatas, preludes, dances, variations, colle…