Waltz-Elegy

Danse macabre, Op. 40 ' Dance of death
Symphonic poem, transcribed for piano by Franz Liszt
Six études pour le piano, Op. 52 ' Six piano studies
1. Prélude
2. Pour l'indépendance des doigts ' For finger independence
3. Prelude and Fugue in F minor
4. Étude de rythme ' Rhythm study
5. Prelude and Fugue in A major
6. En forme de valse ' In waltz form
Allegro appassionato, Op. 70
Album pour piano, Op. 72 ' Piano album
1. Prélude
2. Carillon
3. Toccata
4. Valse ' Waltz
5. Chanson napolitaine ' Neapolitan song
6. Finale
Rhapsodie d'Auvergne, Op. 73 ' Auvergne rhapsody
Wedding Cake, Caprice-Valse, Op. 76
Originally for piano and orchestra / Transcribed for solo piano by A. Benfeld
Thême varié, Op. 97 ' Varied theme
Three waltzes
Valse mignonne, Op. 104 ' Dainty waltz
Valse langoureuse, Op. 97 ' Languid Waltz
Valse gaie, Op. 139 ' Gay waltz
From Six études pour le piano, Op. 111 ' Six piano studies
3. Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Minor
4. Les cloches de Las Palmas ' The bells of Las Palmas
6. Toccata
Six études pour la main gauche seule, Op. 135
' Six studies for left hand alone
1. Prélude
2. Alla fuga ' In fugal style
3. Moto perpetuo ' Perpetual motion
4. Bourrée
5. Élégie ' Elegy
6. Gigue

111 short and very easy original classical piano pieces Piano Piccolo has been designed as a beginner's introduction to the successful collection Für Elise (ED 20044) in the Pianissimo series. This collection of 111 very easy original classical piano pieces includes popular repertoire pieces as well as many rarer finds that are not widely known. Works by over sixty composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras here offer a rich treasure trove for and are a valuable addition to imaginative and varied tuition for beginners. Piano Piccolo offers excellent opportunities for introducing beginners, returning students and amateur musicians to classical music with pieces suitable for auditions at music schools and playing to family and friends. Piano Piccolo has been designed as a beginner's introduction to the successful collection Für Elise (ED 20044) in the Pianissimo series. This collection of 111 very easy original classical piano pieces includes popular repertoire pieces as well as many rarer finds that are not widely known. Works by over sixty composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras here offer a rich treasure trove for and are a valuable addition to imaginative and varied tuition for beginners. Piano Piccolo offers excellent opportunities for introducing beginners, returning students and amateur musicians to classical music with pieces suitable for auditions at music schools and playing to family and friends. Contenu - M. Praetorius: Old German Dance C major- J. Krieger: Minuet A minor - J. Krieger: Bourrée A minor - H. Purcell: Air D minor - G. Böhm: Minuet G major - C. Graupner: Bourrée E minor GWV 827 - J.S. Bach: Aria D minor BWV 515 - G.F. Händel: Minuet G major - G.F. Händel: Passepied C major HWV 559 - Anon.: Minuet F major No. 2 - Anon.: Minuet F major No. 6 - L. Mozart: Minuet D minor - J. Haydn: German Dance D major Hob.IX:22/2 - J. Haydn: German Dance G major Hob.IX:22/3 - W. Duncombe: Minuet C major - W. Duncombe: Gavot C major - S. Arnold: Gavot C major S. Arnold: Giga C major - J. Hook: Minuet D major - J. Hook: Gavotta D major - J.W. Häßler: Poco Allegro, op. 38/3 - J.W. Häßler: Tempo di Minuetto, op. 38/4 - J.W. Häßler: Moderato, op. 38/12 - D.G. Türk: Carefree Jack - D.G. Türk: Lullaby - D.G. Türk: I feel so sick and faint - D.G. Türk: Arioso - J.G. Witthauer: Dance C major - J.G. Witthauer: Allegretto F major - J.G. Witthauer: Gavotte A minor - M. Clementi: Arietta C major, op. 42/5 - A. Reinagle: Allegro, op. 1/4 - A. Reinagle: Allegretto, op. 1/5 - A. Reinagle: Allegretto, op. 1/9 - A. Reinagle: Allegretto op. 1/11 - W.A. Mozart: Allegro KV 1b - W.A. Mozart: Allegro DV 1c - N.-J. Hüllmandel: Minuetto, op. 5/1 - N.-J. Hüllmandel: Allegro, op. 5/5 - C.H. Wilton: Little Sonata C major - J.J. Ryba: Two Little Inventions No. 1 C major, No. 2 A minor - D.G. Steibelt: Adagio A minor - A.E. Müller: Andantino, Handstück No. 5 - A.E. Müller: Andante, Handstück No. 9 - L.v. Beethoven: German Dance WoO 8/1 - L.v. Beethoven: Russian Folk Song, op. 107/3 - A. Diabelli: Allegretto, op. 125/3 - A. Diabelli: Vivace, op. 125/7 - C.M.v. Weber: Allemande, op. 4/2 - M. Szymanowska: Mazurka - C. Czerny: Allegro, op. 777/3 - C. Czerny: Allegretto, op. 823/7 - C.T. Brunner: Andante, op. 487/38 - C.T. Brunner: Andantino, op. 487/41 - H. Wohlfahrt: Moderato A minor - F. Schubert: Ländler B-flat major D 378/2 - R. Schumann: Little Piece, op. 68/5 - F.de Couppey: Melody No. 14 - F. de Couppey: Arabian Air - F. Spindler: Song without Words - L. Kühler: Piano Piece, op. 190/27 - L. Köhler: Piano Piece, op. 190/30 - L. Köhler: Piano Piece, op. 190/31 - C. Gurlitt: Going to School, op. 117/14 - C. Gurlitt: Consolation, op. 179/12 - C. Gurlitt: Waltz, op. 179/17 - C. Gurlitt: Gavotte, op. 210/9 - I. Bartalus: Two Hungarian Melodies No. 1 and No. 2 - H. Henkel: Piano Piece No. 13 - C. Reinecke: Scherzino, op. 136/1 - C. Reinecke: Elegy E minor op. 183/2 - E. Breslaur: Cuckoo, op. 46/21 - E. Breslaur: Waltz, op. 46/25 - O. Bolck: Sonatine C major op. 30/4, 1st movement - F. Scotson Clark: Tarantella - M.W. Vogel: Brave Knight - M.W. Vogel: Waltz - R. Fuchs: Proud Horseman, op. 47/2 - R. Fuchs: Sad at Heart, op. 47/5 - A. Sartorio: On Tip-Toe, op. 783/8 - A. Gretchaninoff: Farewell, op. 98/4 - A. Gretchaninoff: Elephant's Dance - E. Satie: Menus propos enfantins No. 2 - E. Satie: Enfantillages pittoresques No. 2- E. Satie: Peccadilles importunes No. 3 - C. Scott: Teddy-bear's Headache - I. Strawinsky: Andantino - G.F. Humbert: The Chocolate Automat - G.F. Humbert: Tarantella - G.F. Humbert: The Music Box - G.F. Humbert: Sad Song - G.F. Humbert: Walzer - P. Hindemith: Song - C. Orff: Two Pieces from the Piano Exercises No. 1 and No. 2 - D. Kabalevsky: Dance, op. 39/9 - D. Kabalevsky: Waltz, op. 39/13 - D. Shostakovich: March, op. 69/1 - D. Shostakovich: Waltz, op. 69/2 - H. Badings: Sarabande - H. Badings: Country Dance - G. Kretschmer: Little Waltz - G. Kretschmer: Little Minuet - G. Kretschmer: Little Prelude - B. Heller: The Melody in the Box - B. Heller: Waves - H.-G. Heumann: PreludeC major - H.-G. Heumann: Mazurka D minor - H.-G. Heumann: Minuet G major

'This work was completed in 1959 and first performed during the following year by Florence Hooton and the composer.The opening Elegy is an intense lyrical movement with two distinct themes and a final mysterious section in the manner of a slow march. This is followed by a brilliant and energetic Scherzo which is entirely dominated by the opening motive heard first on the Piano while the final movement Theme and Variations is more extended and carries the main emotional weight of the work. A bell-like theme constructed mainly of fourths is followed by variations which bear the titles - Allegro inquieto OSTINATO (a kind of passacaglia) March Appassionato Waltz and finallyCHORALE in this last variation the bell-like texture of the theme is developed and enhanced.'- © Kenneth Leighton

Instrumentation : Pf Content : Berceuse; Folk Melody; Melody; Halling; Spring Dance; Elegy; Waltz; Canon

Contents: Suite R-B (Overture Waltz Gavotte Little Lullaby Toccatina The Iris Garden) * Suite Osmanthus (Prelude after Mompou The Musical Chocalate Box Changes Elegie enigmatique Etude Da Capo Nocturne - Cavatina) *Valse enigmatique No. 2 * Petit Impromptu enigmatique * Threnody * Elegy.