Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics Vol. 2127-Three of the most beloved Romantic piano concertos are now available in one volume: Schumann's Concerto in A minor Op. 54; Grieg's Concerto in A minor Op. 16; and Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 in C minor Op. 18. Theorchestra parts for transcribed for a second piano making these ideal for private study or preparation for competitions. Two copies are necessary for performance.

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. This large four-movement work, written in 1893, was premiered by Rachmaninoff and Pavel Pabst in Moscow. It is dedicated to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A few lines of poetry by Romantic poets preface each movement. The theme of love in the first two movements is brought to life by the two pianos with colorful, passionate writing. The final two movements feature the sound of bells---the third movement inspired by cathedrals bells that Rachmaninoff heard as a youngster, and the fourth movement capturing the jubilant sound of Easter carillon./ Répertoire / 2 Pianos

Internationally renowned concert pianist Joseph Banowetz presents this definitive collection of original masterworks by Sergei Rachmaninoff featuring a comprehensive preface, composer biography, vintage photographs, and detailed performance notes on the solos. A concert performance CD is included with the book. The most famous solo pieces by Rachmaninoff are included: Elgie, Prlude, and Polichinelle from Opus 3, Nocturne, Humoresque, and Romance from Opus 10, Moment Musical from Opus 16; and Rachmaninoff's transcriptions of works by other composers. Joseph Banowetz graduated with a First Prize from the Vienna Akademie fr Musik und darstellende Kunst. Banowetz has been a piano recitalist and orchestral soloist on five continents. He was awarded the Liszt Medal by the Hungarian Liszt Society in recognition of his outstanding performances of Liszt and the Romantic literature.

The Harvest Of Sorrow was fifth in a collection of six songs for Piano and solo Voice published in 1893 as Rachmaninoff’s opus 4. Also known as Song For My Cornfield it sets a poem byTolstoy in the style of a Russian folk-song lamenting a failed harvest. For medium Voice and Piano. Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian composer and pianist who pushed the boundaries of virtuosic Pianocomposition through his incredible skills as a performer. Through his rich textures and expressiveness he is often seen as the last great member if not the pinnacle of the European Romantic movement.

The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff Volume III: Morceaux de salon Op. 10 and Six moments musicaux Op. 16 Rachmaninoff Sergei (1873 - 1943) At the age of 20 having recently graduated from the Moscow Conservatory Rachmaninoff wrote his Morceaux de Salon Op. 10 in 1893 and 3 years later the six Moments Musicaux. These beautiful works display a simple often Chopinesque style of romanticism while bearing the unmistakable Russian flavor the composer captured in all his work. This is the 1989 Belwin-Mills edition.

Series: Belwin EditionCategory: Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands)Format: BookInstrument: PianoLevel: Late IntermediateWritten when the composer was just 17 to 18 years of age, these romantic-styled pieces for piano trio were dedicated to 3 friends, Natalya, Lyudmila, and Vera Skalon. They feature a short passage that would later be used in Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, beginning the 2nd movement. It is an especially nice, and playable, ensemble concert piece, technically within the reach of late intermediate artists.

An original and exciting collection of anthems and other choral pieces written for the Orthodox Church and inspired by the Church in Russia, selected by Ralph Allwood. Partly because of the re-emergence of the Church in the former Soviet Union, interest in Christian musical sources alternative to the great body of the Anglican and other Western Christian traditions has grown sharply in recent years. Though the works presented here may be unfamiliar, they are all masterly. Designed to appeal to choirs of various levels, the collection includes a Kontakion and Ikos for the funeral service, anthems by Great Russian Romantics: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Grechaninov - and composers from our age: Stravinsky, Schnittke, or Arvo Part speaking for a tradition outside the Orthodox Church, as well as settings of the Lord's Prayer in both Russian and English by John Tavener. / Chant Et Piano

All of Rachmaninoff's Preludes (Prelude in C# minor, Op. 3, No. 2, Ten Preludes, Op. 23, 13 Preludes, Op. 32) are included in this Belwin-Mills edition, and all of the twenty-four major and minor keys are represented in these works. The Preludes are among the finest examples of 20th century romanticism for the piano.

51 Favorite Pieces by 12 Composers-51 pieces of Romantic Piano music by Brahms Chopin Fauré Field Grieg Liszt Mendelssohn Rachmaninoff Schubert Schumann Scriabin and Tchaikovsky. This volume includes Brahms's Rhapsody in G minor Op. 76 No. 2 Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor Op. 66 Liszt's Liebestraum No. 3 and more.

Music Minus One Piano-Rachmaninov's composition teacher famed Russian composer Anton Arensky wrote these lovely and simple piano duets which run the gamut of emotion in true Russian Romantic style. Stravinsky's wonderful dances round out this charming album with a tongue-in-cheek pair of parts one extremely easy the other a dizzying rhythmic joke! Stravinsky loved these three pieces so much that he later orchestrated them as Nos. 1-3 of his Suite No. 2 for small orchestra. A must-have for the less advanced student who wants to play luscious Russian Romantic music! Includes complete printed music score with both primo and secondo piano parts and a compact disc featuring the duets in twoformats: split-channel stereo with secondo part on the left channel primo on the right so you can play either part and then again with just the secondo part in stereo so you can perform the primo part alongside. Performed by Sondra Bianca piano Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

The Perfect Way To Rediscover The Piano-Did you used to play the piano' Would you like to play again' Play it again: Piano uses real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips getting you playing fluently once again. This is the second book which is for the more confident 'former' piano player or for those continuing their journey from Book 1. The level of pieces in this second book progresses from around UK grades 5 to 8 (intermediate to late advanced). 'I used to play the piano''Aimed at 'returning' players who have spent some time away from the keyboard Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thoughtyou could achieve.Each of the 21 pieces in Book 2 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. A refresher course for all abilities each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections with Book 1 moving from 'Elementary' to 'Intermediate' and Book 2 taking you from 'Late Intermediate' to 'Late Advanced'. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this two-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and concludes with the famously showy Prelude in C-sharp minor by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with Book 2 but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in Book 1 it's always useful to go 'back to basics'. From Schumann to shuffles. Baroque Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz Ragtime contemporary or traditional pieces at every level so each lesson brings something different and you'll learn to play in a range of styles some of which may be new to your fingers. If you often find yourself saying 'I used to play the piano'' but wish you still did then Play it again: