A suite of four short but challenging pieces for the young Piano player that cel...(+)
A suite of four short but challenging pieces for the young Piano player that celebrate the different aspects of Christmas. Part of the Novello Junior Contemporary Piano series the pieces are designed to give confident Piano students a source of new and progressive repertoire by the best contemporary composers.
POD Piano Solo Part-Piano Concerto No.1 in C Minor is a work by Herbert Howell...(+)
POD Piano Solo Part-Piano Concerto No.1 in C Minor is a work by Herbert Howells scored for Piano and Orchestra Op.4. This is the Piano Solo Part which has been edited and completed by John Rutter.
Richard Wagner's Polonaise for Piano edited by Arthur D. Walker. Editorial not...(+)
Richard Wagner's Polonaise for Piano edited by Arthur D. Walker. Editorial note: This Polonaise and Trio in D major for Piano solo was probably written as an excercise when Wagner was studying under Theodor Weinlig in 1830. Wagner described to Edward Dannreuther much later in his life the teaching methods of Weinlig (Grove I iv 347; Musical Times January 1973 Page 26) The pencil corrections on the autograph part of which is reproduced in the above-mentioned issue of The Musical Times may be in Weinlig's hand. The Polonaise was rejected by Wagner the Trio transformed into a Piano duet and a new Polonaise for Piano duetwas composed.
In the second half of the 18th century, the forteiano emerged as the popular Key...(+)
In the second half of the 18th century, the forteiano emerged as the popular Keyboard instrument and the demand for books of instruction arose. The Introduction To The Piano created by Johann Christian Bach and Francesco Pasquale Ricci was one of the earliest. It focused on a sense of style rather than technical expertise. 'Without taste one may do great things, but only taste makes them interesting,' the authors write.J C Bach was the youngest son of J S Bach and received his earliest musical education from his father and from C P E Bach, making this Piano method book the work of a musician who was taught by Bach himself. Most of the exercises come from J C Bach's pen and they are a microcosm of musical styles of the era. The book includes, among other things, discussion of tone or tonality, mode, key, measure 'and its different species', accidentals, forms of composition, regulated practice and more. / Piano
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a lat...(+)
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a late romantic composer whose style was at the same time strongly influenced by impressionism. His harmony was notably exotic. Scott wrote around four hundred works which include two mature symphonies three operas three Piano concertos concertos for Violin Cello Oboe and Harpsichord several overtures four oratorios as well as a mass of chamber music.During the late 1920s and early 1930s Scott recorded several of his own pieces on Piano roll. Composed in 1908 for solo Piano DanseNegre was recorded on October 4 1928.Danse Negre is a lively little piece with a performance time of approximately 2 minutes a perfect addition to any pianists repertoire!
This work was composed in 1951 for Piano and Strings. This edition is the Piano ...(+)
This work was composed in 1951 for Piano and Strings. This edition is the Piano Solo part which also includes Piano II which is the reduction for Orchestra.
'The idea for this set of pieces initially came from writing one as a sixtieth b...(+)
'The idea for this set of pieces initially came from writing one as a sixtieth birthday present (I shall not mention which one!). Having written one Baroque-titled piece I gradually added more until a whole suite of Baroque dances was completed.The stimulus of writing a modern set of piano pieces based on Baroque models (in my case a mixture of the English and French Suites of Bach) is nothing new of course. Many twentieth-century composers were inspired by the rigours of devising new ways of looking at Baroque dances and in the process brought new life to the forms (in the case of Schoenberg?s Piano Suite of 1925 actually liberating his new method of 12- notecomposition from theory into practice).For my part the challenge was to write a set of pieces for the piano which would be technically suitable for both young and mature pianists whilst still responding to the compositional demands of creating interesting material mainly organised through contrapuntal means (often just two-part counterpoint as in Bourr?e 1 or the Gigue) but sometimes through harmonic means (as in the Sarabande or Gavotte).In addition the more personal nature of the genesis of the album resulted in each piece or dance being dedicated to a particular friend. Whilst their pianistic skills might vary quite considerably they all share a great love of music - something which unites us all.'???????????? - Edward Gregson1. Paul?s Prelude2. Adam?s Allemande3. Clare?s Courante4. Stefan?s Sarabande5. Gaynor?s Gavotte6. Brian?s Bourr?e (Bour?e 1)7. Bethan?s Bour?e (Bour?e 2)8. Maggie?s Minuet9. Gavin?s Gigue10. Phil?s Postlude
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a lat...(+)
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a late romantic composer whose style was at the same time strongly influenced by impressionism. His harmony was notably exotic. Scott wrote around four hundred works which include two mature symphonies three operas three Piano concertos concertos for Violin Cello Oboe and Harpsichord several overtures four oratorios as well as a mass of chamber music.Between 1903 and 1920 Scott wrote copiously for the Piano. Most of these pieces were harmonically adventurous for their time and easy to play; they circulated widely in manycountries of the world.A Little Russian Suite for Piano was composed during this period. This complete edition includes all three movements (Russian Air Siberian Waltz Dance) which can either be played separately or together as a suite.Performance time of the whole suite is approximately 6 minutes.
On November 6th 1929 at the Small Queen's Hall London Edward Elgar recorded f...(+)
On November 6th 1929 at the Small Queen's Hall London Edward Elgar recorded five short improvisations at the piano. He used the piano extensively when composing and the recordings present a fascinating insight into the composer's genius referencing his work on the never-completed piano concerto and other themes in five remarkably cohesive and memorable pieces.Although these recordings were eventually released in 1975 there has not until now been a printed transcription of this music available. In this edition Iain Farrington has skilfully transcribed Elgar's playing to reconstruct the five pieces making a significant addition to the Elgar pianorepertoire.
Patrick Hawes' Two Angel Preludes scored for solo Piano.'Cherubim : This piano ...(+)
Patrick Hawes' Two Angel Preludes scored for solo Piano.'Cherubim : This piano prelude aims to create a sense of weightlessness and tranquillity whilst at the same time having momentum and energy. Like the Seraphim the Cherubim are ceaseless in prayer and the repeated note figurations are designed to enhance this image.''Seraphim : The triple meter and lilting melody in this piece for solo piano combine to create a sense of quiet joy as the Seraphim perpetually pray to the heavenly Father.' - Patrick Hawes
For solo piano. Written in 1965 to celebrate the birth of the composer's first n...(+)
For solo piano. Written in 1965 to celebrate the birth of the composer's first niece, Jane Ann. Lullaby (or Cradle Song) is cast in ternary form, and whilst the simple melodic outline and gentle 6/8 rocking rhythm of the first section may suggest the world of other nursery rhymes, the middle section suggests a slightly different one ? that of Romantic piano music of an earlier period, with its lush textures and melodic sequences. The return of the opening music, this time in varied guise, leads to a peaceful and hopefully sleep-inducing ending!
Stuart MacRae's Piano Sonata was commissioned by the City Music Society and firs...(+)
Stuart MacRae's Piano Sonata was commissioned by the City Music Society and first performed by Philip Fowke at a City Music Society lunchtime concert on 27 October 1998.The composer writes: 'By the time I started writing the Piano Sonata in 1998 I had been thinking for a while about the possibilities of making works out of two separate parts which would balance one another. In order for this to be effective the two parts would have to be more or less self-sufficient and have their own internal balance: in fact the first movement has been performed several times as a piece in its own right; the second movement has its own material until near the end when a sort of codamixes the material from the two movements (albeit inconclusively).'
In Smyrna and Skizze contain all the music which Elgar conceived and wrote enti...(+)
In Smyrna and Skizze contain all the music which Elgar conceived and wrote entirely for the piano between the Concert Allegro of 1901 and three little works which appeared in the composer's old age. The pages of Skizze and In Smyrna give us a special insight into Elgar's understanding of the piano at the summit of his career.
Erik Satie (1866-1925) was an eccentric French composer and pianist who is best...(+)
Erik Satie (1866-1925) was an eccentric French composer and pianist who is best known today for his Gymnopédies. However he wrote many more Piano pieces that are simple and appropriate for the beginner yet at the same time allowing any pianist the opportunity for great musical expression. Some of these are collected in Children?s Pieces For Piano. An ideal gift for all young pianists this volume will liven up the repertoire of any developing Keyboard player.
A superb work for solo Piano Charles Camilleri's Piano Sonata No.2 Op.15 is gua...(+)
A superb work for solo Piano Charles Camilleri's Piano Sonata No.2 Op.15 is guaranteed to impress. This work will provide an enjoyable challenge for the advancing pianist with the final third movement drammatico agitato being particularly exciting.
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a lat...(+)
Cyril Scott was an English composer writer and poet. He was essentially a late romantic composer whose style was at the same time strongly influenced by impressionism. His harmony was notably exotic. Scott wrote around four hundred works which include two mature symphonies three operas three Piano concertos concertos for Violin Cello Oboe and Harpsichord several overtures four oratorios as well as a mass of chamber music.Composed in 1918 for solo Piano and notated ‘Andante’ Twilight-Tide is a perfect addition to any pianist’s repertoire who is looking for a less-knownminiature to perform at recitals!
A great collection of classic songs by The Beatles, from A Hard Days Night to Ye...(+)
A great collection of classic songs by The Beatles, from A Hard Days Night to Yesterday . All songs have been arranged for easy Piano, and include lyrics and chord names throughout. / Piano
Par BEATLES THE. Apprenez à jouer 8 chansons des Beatles au piano. Inclus la li...(+)
Par BEATLES THE. Apprenez à jouer 8 chansons des Beatles au piano. Inclus la ligne mélodique du chant, les paroles complètes et les diagrammes d'accords pour guitare.
Ce livre est accompagné d'un CD qui contient des pistes démos et des pistes playbacks des chansons.
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The talented Scott Joplin was a pioneer of the Piano Rag and he wrote some of th...(+)
The talented Scott Joplin was a pioneer of the Piano Rag and he wrote some of the most popular and recognisable pieces in this genre. This is the first book of Joplin rags in collection spanning three volumes. / Piano