Burgmüller : Collected Studies for Piano

This collection provides a historical selection of 40 original Piano pieces which have been influenced by extra-musical incidents or ideas: It begins with scenes from nature describes the fascination of rain portrays the figure of the shepherd wanders to 'moon' 'sleep' and 'dream' and concludes with the theme of 'movement' which is visible and audible either at sporting activities and in technical devices or on travels.It is quite fascinating to see that composers such as Burgmüller or Grieg Beethoven Debussy R. Schumann Tchaikovsky Villa-Lobos Satie Couperin Martinu Mendelssohn or Mussorgsky and many others see and musically describe the same themes quitedifferently.ContentIn the Woods: - Burgmüller Awakening in the Woods (from: 18 Studies Op. 109)Daquin Rondeau 'Le Coucou'Tschaikowsky The Lark's Song (from: The Seasons Op. 37a)Janácek The Barnowl has not Flown Away! (from: On Overgrown Paths)R. Schumann Lonely Flowers(from: Forest Scenes Op. 82)Mac Dowell To a Wild Rose (from: Woodland Sketches Op. 51)Mac Dowell In Autumn (from: Woodland Sketches Op. 51)Grieg Solitary Traveller (from: Lyric Pieces Op. 43)Rain: - Schoenmehl Raindrops (from: Little Stories in Jazz)Prokofieff The Rain and the Rainbow (from: Musique d'enfants Op. 65)Kossenko Rain (from: 24 Children's Pieces Op. 15)Chopin Raindrop Prelude Op. 28Burgmüller Thunderstorm (from: 18 Studies Op. 109)Shepherds' Portraits: - Reichardt Shepherd's LamentHeller Shepherd's Song (from: Miscellanées Op. 40)Villa-Lobos And the Little Shepherd SangDebussy The Little Shepherd (from: Children's Corner)Moonshine: - Prokofieff The Moon Goes for a Walk on the Meadows (from: Musique d' enfants)Beethoven Adagio sostenuto (from: Sonata C sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight Sonata')Debussy Clair de Lune (from: Suite bergamasque)Pütz Walking on the Moon (from: I'm

Essential Repertoire for Piano-Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike. Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.

This creative collection of easy pieces is intended to open up the wealth of Romantic music to clarinettists in the early stages of their development. This volume includes well known and popular themes by the great composers of this era. The book concludes with short studies by Friedrich Demnitz - a famous clarinettist of the period.The pieces selected here have been sensitively arranged for clarinet and piano, so that they are satisfying and enjoyable to play. They are suitable for studying in lessons, as well as repertoire for recitals and concerts. Of course they may also be enjoyed when played at home, along with the accompaniment tracks on the CD. / Clarinette Et Piano