The “Goldberg” Variations are without a doubt the most important piano cycle of the 18th century. Only Beethoven's “Diabelli” Variations from the 19th century can be compared to them as far their far-reaching significance is concerned. Bach's own manuscript might not have survived, but the corrected first printing of the “Aria mit verschiedenen Veraenderungen vors Clavicimbal mit 2 Manualen” (thus the title) has done so. This first edition serves as the primary source for our edition; furthermore the musical text was compared to other sources as, for example, with Bach's own record of the “Aria” (not yet referred to as such) in the little notebook for Anna Magdalena .
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Based on the Prélude in c sharp minor Op. 3 No. 2 written in 1892 that quickly became world-famous, Rachmaninoff composed a further two collections of Préludes in the years up to 1910. These were also published as a complete volume in 1911. Based on the corresponding models by Chopin, Scriabin and their great forerunner J.S. Bach they comprise a cycle of 24 Préludes in all major and minor keys, but unlike the other ones are not organized systematically according to keys. A final highlight of late Romantic piano music, which no pianist can ignore!
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“As far as the Scenes from Childhood are concerned, I owe them one of the liveliest pleasures of my life.” These words were uttered by none other than Franz Liszt. In the evenings he often enjoyed playing part of them, not only for his little daughter Blandine-Rachel but also for his own pleasure. Even today, the Scenes from Childhood still raise the question as to whether they were written for children or adults. Schumann himself described them as being the reminiscences of an older person for older people, but did not deny that several children's heads were in his mind when composing them. Ernst Herttrich has revised our well-loved edition, incorporating the latest scholarly findings. In the appendix he also takes a stand on the metronome markings which were taken over from an early print.
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This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi's most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressive course for beginner players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focus on specific techniques or musical ideas, and this book is further augmented by SoundCheck* software which provides digital support, accessible on any device, to enhance your practice.
With a specially written Preface by the composer, this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi's music to beginner pianists.
*SoundCheck is powered by Match My Sound
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Johann Sebastian Bach's three great cycles of suites belong to the fundamental canon of piano literature: the Partitas and the so-called English and French Suites. It is the French Suites that have long been by far the most popular – and this was also the case at the time that they were written. However, this also creates problems for an editor preparing an Urtext edition, because a vast number of copies of them were made by Bach's circle of pupils, and these contain many presumably authentic variants. In this revised Henle Urtext edition, Ullrich Scheideler explains the complicated source situation with exemplary clarity. He lists the more minor source variants in footnotes; where there are major differences, both versions of individual movements are printed in full. Our opulent volume is rounded off with an appendix offering alternative and additional pieces. This Henle Urtext edition has been completely revised, and also offers new fingerings. It enables pianists and Bach enthusiasts alike to re-discover Bach's universe for themselves!
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The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók. (English/Spanish/Japanese/Portuguese text). In 1945 Bela Bartók described Mikrokosmos as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for “didactic” purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the “world of the little ones, the children”. Stylistically Mikrokosmos reflects the influence of folk music on Bartok's life and the rhythms and harmonies employed create music that is as modern today as when the cycle was written. The 153 pieces making up Mikrokosmos are divided into six volumes arranged according to technical and musical difficulty. Major teaching points highlighted in Mikrokosmos 2: Staccato, legato; Accompaniment in broken triads; Accents
Volume 1 contains Nos. 1-36
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This edition of The Russian School of Piano Playing is divided into three separate volumes. Book 1, which is in two volumes, contains the material from Part I (48010303) and Part II (48010304) of the original Book 1. Part I takes the average student to the end of the first year, and Part II covers the second year. Book 2 (48010301) takes the student to a more advances stage, leading him/her on to repertoire pieces.
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Headstrong and eccentric, Satie consciously distanced himself from the Romantic traditions of the nineteenth century. His three miniatures for piano “Gymnopédies” are the first testimony to his idea of a “New Simplicity”: repetitive, steady rhythms that are reminiscent of ancient cult dances have their very own meditative charm. Satie's principle of stringing together musical units rather than forcing them to develop later proved groundbreaking for many musical movements of the twentieth century. Satie would certainly have appreciated the balanced print image of our Urtext edition, as he took pleasure in the visual design of his musical scores
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This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi's most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressive course for intermediate players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focus on specific techniques or musical ideas, and this book is further augmented by online audio which provides digital support, accessible on any device, to enhance your practice. With a specially written preface by the composer, this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi's music to pianists of Grade 3-5 level.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Nothing can quite compare to the satisfaction, pleasure and joy of learning and playing the finest pieces of classical music and this terrific volume gives you the opportunity to do exactly that! Inside there are more than 60 easy pieces and keyboard miniatures by master composers. All the pieces are printed in their original form though have had sensible expression marks and fingerings added. There is a wonderful range and diversity to these pieces with works by the likes of Bach, Haydn, Mozart and also lesser-known composers, set for piano solo.
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A compendium of 51 of the world's most beloved classical music presented in easy-to-read large print (four grand staves per page). A splendid collection of pieces that over the years have captured the heart of music lovers everywhere. Includes works by Albéniz, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Dvorak, Diabelli, Fibich, Grieg, Gossec, Handel, Haydn, Joplin, Liszt, MacDowell, Massenet, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Offenbach, Rameau, Rimsky-Korsakov, Scarlatti, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Schubert, Schumann, Strauss, and Weber.
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For the first time in print, 15 works complete with notes for each written by Max Richter. Selections include The Blue Notebooks, Infra 3, Leo's Journal and more.
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The largest one-volume collection available of Ravel's piano music, at a value price, in the original editions. Includes 30 pieces.
Contents: Serenade Grotesque • Menuet en ut diese mineur • La Parade • Pavane pour une infante defunte • Jeux d'eau • Sonatine • Menuet sur le nom de Haydn • Valses nobles et sentimentales • A la maniere de Borodine • A la maniere de Emmanuel Chabrier • Prelude • La Valse • MIROIRS: Noctuelles • Oiseaux tristes • Une barque sur l'ocean • Alborada del gracioso • La Vallee des cloches • GASPARD DE LA NUIT: Ondine • Le Gibet • Scarbo • EXTRAITS DE DAPHNIS ET CHLOE: Danse Graciese et legere de Daphnis • Fragments symphoniques • Scene de Daphnis et Chloe • LE TOMBEAU DE COUPERIN: Prelude • Fugue • Forlane • Rigaudon • Menuet • Toccata
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