Facsimile Hardback-The Mazurka in A flat major was written between the Mazurkas Opp. 17 and 24 (1833) and the Mazurkas Op. 30 (1835). It differs from those sets which in their dimensions texture harmony (including chromatism) elaborate ornamentation (e.g. in Op.17 No. 4) folk bourdons (Op. 17 No. 1) transferral of the melody to the left-hand part (Op. 24 No. 2) and differentation of compositional technique. The Mazurka in A flat major is not however a bridge between these opuses but an occasionalwork - a gift for a lady written into her album. It has a simple design and uncomplicated texture.
SKU: HL.14036693
UPC: 884088834845. 8.5x11.0x0.08 inches.
A collection of short familiar and unfamiliar pieces for piano. Arranged in order of difficulty and with notes on style and technique. Suitable for pianists from grade 6 standard.
SKU: HL.132303
UPC: 884088971373.
All of the Polonaises included in this volume were written during Chopin's childhood and youthful years, through to the earliest of the Polonaises prepared personally for printing by the composer (op. 22 and 26). This strict division into two groups has no correlation with other Chopin categories: Mazurkas or Waltzes not published by Chopin came into being during his entire period of creative activity at the same time as those he made for publication. Both groups of Polonaises complement each other in a particular way, together giving an understandable cross-section of the whole of Chopins creativity from Polonaise B WN1, being his first surviving compositional attempt for the Polonaise-Fantasy op.61, which belongs to the group of masterpieces crowning his last creative period. The collective publication of his Polonaises till now, which present them in the order of finding and publication gives, from this perspective, a totally chaotic impression. [from source commentary]. Includes Polonaises: in B flat major, G minor, A flat major, G sharp minor, D minor, F minor, B flat minor, G flat major.
SKU: BT.WMP2001
ISBN 9789810579067. English.
Teacher s' Choice, Piano Examination Pieces 2007-2008 for Grades 6 to 8 are specially compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the ABRSM Piano examinations. Contains a variety of relevantalternative choice pieces especially selected and edited by Josephine Koh and a team of experienced music teachers.