Frederic Chopin: 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections

This Practical Performing Edition is a well-rounded introduction to Chopin's easiest piano pieces. It contains the familiar Prelude in A Major, Prelude in B minor and Prelude in E minor, three waltzes (published posthumously), six mazurkas and additional works. Ornaments are realized and fingering and pedal suggestions are provided. Biographical information and a brief discussion of each work further assist students with Chopin's style. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. Canadian recording artist and piano professor Valery Lloyd-Watts also performs some of the selections.

Passion, elegance and melancholy! It is these qualities that make Chopin so popular with pianists around the world. A lot of Chopin's music is quite technically demanding, but thanks to the suitable fingerings of the composer, most figures are comfortable in the hands and can be easily played by advanced pianists. This collection contains Chopin's easiest piano pieces in one volume, perfect for piano lessons or enjoying at home. / Piano

Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume. More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections , familiar preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by Fantaisie-Impromptu, Etude in E Major and Polonaise in A Major. This versatile collection could be used over the span of several years as a student's facility develops. Helpful biographical and historical materials are provided for each work. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. She has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others.