This treasury of 38 works for solo piano spanning forty years of Brahms' long and prolific life includes the famous 'Edward' ballade; two capriccios; seven Hungarian Dances in the composer's own transcriptions for solo piano; six intermezzos; three rhapsodies; the complete sixteen waltzes op. 39; Sonata no. 3 the best known and most mature of Brahms' three piano sonatas; and the complete books of two legendary works the Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel and the celebrated and dramatic Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Sometimes termed the 'Romantic Classicist' Brahms successfully merged the seemingly contradictory qualities of romanticism and classicism blending poetry with elegance balance and restraint. A fine inexpensive compilation of piano classics reproduced from authoritative scores this volume will delight intermediate and advanced pianists.

The instrumental ballad was a popular musical form in the 19th century and these four pieces for piano are Brahms’s only contribution to the genre. The composer wrote the ballades during the time of his close friendship with Clara Schumann and they exude an intimacy more typical of a vocal ballad. The pieces which Schumann enthusiastically praised were described by Brahms as being “not too difficult to play and even less difficult to understand.Brahms’s Ballades op. 10 form an integral part of the advanced piano literature. This publication represents a valuable addition to the repertoire of Brahms’s piano works in BärenreiterUrtext editions. The fingering by Brahms specialist Christian Köhn the clear notation and optimum page turns fulfil the requirements of a practical performing edition. A detailed foreword with information on performance practice the compositional process sources and the significance of the work completes the edition. Urtext edition based on all known sources and current research Well-presented musical layout with optimum page turns With fingering and suggestions for performance practice (Eng/Ger) With fold-out page for an easy page turn With an informative foreword (Eng/Ger) and critical commentary (Eng)

15 well-known original pieces in progressive order of difficulty with practical comments-Brahms?s music does not have to be difficult or melancholy our selection here proves it. Even less advanced pianists will find playable immediately appealing pieces amongst his works for piano. His delicate intermezzi aredreamy and soulful in mood while our selection of his waltzes (which Brahms himself published again in simplified versions) shows his cheerful ?Austrian? side.

A Romantic Sketchbook For Piano explores the wealth of piano music from the Romantic period in five carefully graded albums. Mostly composed between 1830 and 1930 the pieces in these albums have been selected to introduce players to a wide range of music from works by some of the leading Romantic composers (such as Schumann Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky) to unfamiliar pieces by lesser-known figures.Each volume presents a variety of keys time signatures and textures within a comprehensive range of tempi which will be invaluable to students in the development of their musical skills. Players will also respond imaginatively to the varying styles and moods offeredin these colourful sketchbooks from the lively dances and mood pictures to the tender songs and gentle serenades.The five books in this series are graded in terms of difficulty Book 1 being relatively easy and Book 5 advanced.

The piano collection contains a wealth of wonderful pieces: 50 of the finest classical piano pieces written by 22 composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. These perennial favourites, which are all of medium difficulty, are ideally suited for advanced pupils, students, adults returning to the instrument, and all lovers of great piano music. This is a 'treasure trove' for piano tuition and recreational music-making.

This album represents astonishing value for money! / Partition /

Par ARCHER DEVAN. This book presents extended solo piano settings of eight Christmas favorites plus a new take on ?Brahms? Lullaby,? all with a touch of country keyboard technique. Each intermediate to advanced arrangement is replete with anticipatory grace notes, a bit of western swing harmony and rhythm in the classic country style popularized by Floyd Cramer. Author/arranger Devan Archer has added his own brand of challenging counterpoint. The ?Nashville Sound? has long been a presence in gospel, pop and rock music but appears here in a Christmas repertoire, perhaps for the first time. ?Good King Wenceslas? and ?God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen? have never swung so hard! Includes access to online electronic audio recording. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Piano

Piano-A specially selected anthology of pieces from the masters of the Romantic style all suitable for the intermediate-advanced Piano student. From Brahms and Chopin to Schumann and Tchaikovsky 16 great Piano works of the Romantic era have been chosen and edited by Christine Brown to offer you a satisfying and highly rewarding repertoire that will suit almost every musical occasion. Pieces include a Mazurka a Prelude and a Waltz from the celebrated collections by Chopin Mendelssohn's Venetian Gondola Song and Tchaikovsky's beautifully expressive Song Of The Lark. Unmissable works that all players should have in their library!

A large selection of Piano literature, from the baroque to the modern, is presented in a variety of forms, colours, and expressions. Included are pieces affording the student a greater opportunity to attain technical and pianistic effectiveness. The titles follow an approximately chronological sequence from the baroque to our modern period. All selections are in their original form, neither arranged, nor simplified, and are based on urtext or other highly reliable editions. / Piano