SKU: BT.WMP2112

ISBN 9789810884802.

Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for Grades 4 & 5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2011-2012 ABRSM Piano examinations.

• A variety of interesting andappealing Piano pieces with up-to-date editorial suggestions are presented to assist students achieve high standards of musical performance.
• Effective teaching points are suggested with recommended technical studies.Teachers will find this approach very helpful and effective, thus enriching their teaching process, leading to a very successful experience.
• Examination requirements aside, finer details in interpretation andstylisticperformance are strongly encouraged. Beyond the printed page, the editorial suggestions are directed to provide the impetus to strive towards greater musical creativity and perfection.
• Most important of all,enjoy the high standard of music typography; with clear, professionally laid scores that combine musical semiotics with modern publishing technology. Digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in reading andlearning for all students.

SKU: BT.ALHE33887

French.

Le Ruban Dénoué is one of the most important pieces by Reynaldo Hahn. This set of twelve waltzes for 2 pianos was conceived as entertainment for Hahn’s friends and has a strongmelodic aspect. It is one of the greatest pieces of work composed by Hahn in terms of harmony and, written at the end of his Piano writing period; it is a good transition toward his second period that is more focused oncomedies and operas.

These twelve waltzes are:
1. Décrets indolents du hazard
2. Les soirs d’Albi
3. Souvenir… Avenir…
4. Dans de l’amour et du chagrin
5. Le demi-sommeil embaumé
6. L’anneau perdu
7. Danse du doute et de l’espérance
8. La cage ouverte
9. Soir d’orage
10. Les baisers
11. Il Sorriso
12. Le Seul Amour

A poem by Victor Hugo, 'Puisque j’ai mis ma lèvre', built on the theme of the 12th waltz, Le Seul Amour.