Featuring some of the world's greatest pieces of music from a variety of different genres the 'Top Ten' series contains music for everyone. Whether you're a beginner who wants to know the best classical pieces to learn or amore experienced player looking for the ultimate Piano songs to add to your repertoire we have a 'Top Ten' for you! Each piece comes with interesting background notes to give you that extra bit of insight. The TopTen Most Calming Pieces To Play On Piano contains ten of the world's most relaxing Piano pieces composed by some of the best-known composers of the last two hundred years including Frédéric Chopin Jules Massenet Philip Glass and Yiruma. We've roamed freely across the past two centuries of music to create this tranquil Pianoselection for you. There's a piece each by Chopin and Liszt two major stars of the early Romantic era; a couple of jewels from the Parisian belle epoque by Satie and Massenet; unforgettable melodies from the pens of Dvorak andRachmaninoff; while closer to our own time there's beautiful music by Philip Glass Neil Cowley and Ludovico Einaudi. Let life's stresses melt away as you take a deep breath and lose yourself in these precious musicalmoments...

Chopin’s Piano Concertos have often been criticized for their orchestration. In the past this has frequently led to changes or complete re-workings of the instrumentation. But on closer examination Chopin’s own versions contain many sophisticated and subtle orchestral effects especially in the F minor Concerto. This is the first printed edition of an authentic version based on a partly autograph source and dateable to the summer of 1835. It is supplemented by a detailed editorial report with further information for the scholarly user.

Ballades-In 1836 Chopin introduced the term 'ballad' into Piano music with the publication of his Ballad op. 23 although up to then it had only been used in literature and in vocal music.Indeed all four of Chopin'sballads have the character of a dramatic story: the musical thread is spun with increasing tension throughout the work reaching a powerful climax at the end. Following the 'Préludes' Henle have now thoroughly re-evaluated thisedition and revised it to include the latest scholarly findings. The most significant ones are documented in the printed critical apparatus; the detailed version can be downloaded from the Henle website.

Chopin's piano works renowned for their technical brilliance also invariably project the composer's mercurial moods. Their complex emotional content often lies close to the surface: a sparkling and graceful passage may be tinged with melancholy a dark moment may be crowned with a note of triumph. This superb collection of fifteen of Chopin's works for piano reflects these compelling qualities in some of the greatest piano compositions of the Romantic period.

While many 19th century composers wrote music for keyboard instruments few devoted themselves as diligently to writing for the Piano as did Frederic Chopin. His love for the Piano was immense and his etudes were revolutionary and still present an historically significant system of playing. The melodies contained in this collection are as beautiful and captivating as any Piano literature. The teaching side of Chopin is reflected in his Etudes and this edition ensures that his diligent pedagogy and melodic genius are faithfully represented.

Les 24 Préludes, un dans chaque mode majeur et mineur, sont parmi les oeuvres les plus magistrales de Chopin. Allant de miniatures pour les étudiants de niveau intermédiaire à des oeuvres plus longues pour les pianistes de niveau avancé, les Préludes ont été écrites dans un monastère durant l'hiver 1839. La préface de cette édition historiquement informée contient une discussion approfondie de pédaler, le tempo, l'ornementation et rubato dans la musique de piano de Chopin en général, et les préludes en particulier. On y trouve aussi un enregistrement de CD en circulation à partir de l'étiquette Naxos par l'artiste de renommée internationale Idil Biret. Elle a réalisé plus de 70 enregistrements et a reçu de nombreuses récompenses, dont: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston, Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti médaille d'or à Londres- Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite, France- Etat Artiste, la Turquie et bien d'autres. / Piano

Frédéric Chopin's Nocturnes. This limited edition includes a free facsimile from Chopin's manuscript of the nocturne in F minor.

Chopin écrit le 23 août 1841 à Mechetti, son éditeur viennois: «J?ai en ce moment un manuscrit à votre attention.

Il s?agit d?une sorte de fantaisie à la manière d?une polonaise, que j?appellerais Polonaise». On comprend très bien l?hésitation de Chopin pour son titre.

En effet, l?oeuvre débute comme une fière polonaise, puis survient un passage au cours duquel l?octave la est frappée impitoyablement à plus de trente reprises.

Presque moderne, cette partie conduit à une mazurka, semblant appartenir à un autre monde, détaché de la réalité. Autrefois uniquement disponible dans le recueil intégral de Polonaises (HN 217), cette «sorte de Fantaisie» a fait l?objet d?une révision et est désormais publiée séparément. / [Polonaise en fa dièse mineur op. 44] / Classique / Partition / Agrafé /

This collection contains the loveliest and easiest-to-play of Chopin's pieces and dances for piano. Besides well-known works which the reader will not want to miss there are also charming seldom-heard rarities to be discovered. This mosaic of easy miniatures can enliven piano lessons at an early stage by offering the pupil a valuable insight into the variety and richness of Chopin's music.

First performed in 1839 the Preludes by Chopin are among the most loved studied and performed of all Piano literature. In these brief works Chopin displays his poetic genius in capturing awide range of human emotions.A wide range of difficulty (intermediate to advanced) allows pianists to grow with the music over years of study. The spacious layout and practical fingerings are just two elements that makethese Keith Snell editions outstanding for use by students and amateur pianists.

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Classic Number of pages : 256 This collection presents, for the first time, the complete Mazurkas of Frederic Chopin arranged for solo classical guitar. The Mazurka is the only form the composer embraced throughout his lifetime. The distinctive and personal pieces are unimaginably varied and colorful, ranging from brief and vigorous dances to deep and complex extended works. Always achingly melodic and featuring surprising harmonies not evident in his other compositions, the Mazurkas are a true monument to Chopin's genius. These new arrangements were prepared with rigorous fidelity to the originals, while never sacrificing true playability. Careful attention to every detail of execution combined with thorough notes on each piece and the folk dance tradition that inspired them to make this unique offering truly user-friendly. Musically beautiful, idiomatic and accessible, this monumental collection is a breathtaking addition to the guitar repertoire. Written in standard notation only.

Episode 2 : Frédéric CHOPIN par Alex SZILASI - 16 pages3 Nouvelles études composées pour la Méthodes des Méthodes de F.J. FETIS et J. MOSCHELES. 12 pagesAlex SZILASI présente les différentes étapes de la vie de Fréderic CHOPIN et éclaire les moments les plus importants de la naissance et de l'évolution du Romantisme.Version - anglaise : réf. 5872Version allemande : réf. 5873Version japonaise : réf. 5874 / Piano / 28 pages / niveau : 1 / Fac-Similés - Format: 24 X 33

Sympathetic arrangements with optional practice backing tracks and performances on the accompanying CD. All highly playable.Presented here are four of Chopin's most playable and recognisable pieces sensitively arranged for piano duet. They are an ideal introduction to Chopin for the student pianist. Includes the Étude Opus 10 No. 3 Prelude in C minor Prelude (originally in A major) and the Waltz Op. 69 No. 1.

Edited from the sources by Christian Ubber-Regarded as the highlight among Chopin's polonaises the great Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53 has also become known as 'octave polonaise' because of the distinctive octave passages in the middle section. As was customary at that time the work was published in a German English and French first edition each. There also exists an autograph which served as an engraver's copy for the German first edition. Some personal copies of Chopin's pupils occasionally contain entries of the composer thus providing additional information e.g. original fingerings. Unfortunately all three first editions contain a different not always reliabletext. The new edition of Wiener Urtext Edition is based substantially on the autograph and the – to a large extent – carefully revised German first edition yet also takes some variants of the French first edition into account which give the impression of a last-hand version. The problems with regard to the sources and transmission are explained in detail in the preface and the critical notes. Variants containing a specific component with regard to the performance practice are commented on in the notes on interpretation.

Regarded as the highlight among Chopin's polonaises, the great Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53 has also become known as 'octave polonaise' because of the distinctive octave passages in the middle section. As was customary at that time, the work was published in a German, English and French first edition each. There also exists an autograph which served as an engraver's copy for the German first edition. Some personal copies of Chopin pupils occasionally contain entries of the composer, thus providing additional information, e.g. original fingerings. Unfortunately, all three first editions contain a different, not always reliable text. The new edition of Wiener Urtext Edition is based substantially on the autograph and the - to a large extent - carefully revised German first edition, yet also takes some variants of the French first edition into account which give the impression of a last-hand version. The problems with regard to the sources and transmission are explained in detail in the preface and the critical notes. Variants containing a specific component with regard to the performance practice are commented on in the notes on interpretation. / Piano