Chopin: 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections

Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume. More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections , familiar preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by Fantaisie-Impromptu, Etude in E Major and Polonaise in A Major. This versatile collection could be used over the span of several years as a student's facility develops. Helpful biographical and historical materials are provided for each work. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. She has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others.

The Three Nocturnes in this collection were selected because they are technically the easiest to play and they should be quite accessible to most intermediate students.For teachers who are looking for pathway literature to the Chopin Nocturnes these Three Nocturnes by Field are not only an excellent introduction to the romantic style but also masterworks in their own right.