Frederic Chopin: Waltzes for the Piano - Complete

10 Waltzes And Nocturnes. Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. World-renowned flutist, Robert Stallman says, 'Chopin transports us into a realm of mystery, of peace, and celestial beauty.' Robert Stallman has long made it his mission to expand the flute repertoire with apt transcriptions, gratifying flutists everywhere, and has emerged as the preeminent editor and arranger of flute music active today. Stallman's The Romantic Flutist draws from Chopin's piano music in a unique compilation of Waltzes and Nocturnes arranged for flute and piano./ Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et Piano

This wonderful collection includes 14 well-known pieces for piano by Frederic Chopin. Interesting biographical information on Chopin's life is included. Music includes popular Waltzes, Preludes, Mazurkas and more. Beautiful performances of every piece are included on the enclosed CD.

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.

Twenty-Three favourite Pieces in Piano arrangements. Fun-to-play pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the 'Raindrop' Prelude 'Minute' Waltz the charming 'Lullaby' and melodic highlights from the most familiar Preludes Mazurkas Waltzes Impromptus and Etudes.

The 17 waltzes comprising this volume are among Chopin's most popular compositions. Composed over a period of 20 years (from 1827 to 1847), only eight waltzes were published during Chopin's lifetime. Many of the others were written as gifts for women with whom he was acquainted. This Practical Performing Edition is clearly spaced for ease in reading and contains a thematic index. 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.

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.

Description Twenty-Three favourite Pieces in Piano arrangements. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the 'Raindrop' Prelude, 'Minute' Waltz, the charming 'Lullaby', and melodic highlights from the most familiar Preludes, Mazurkas, Waltzes, Impromptus and Etudes. Songlist A Late Nocturne (Op.55 No.1) An Early Nocture (Op.9 No.2) An Elegant Chopin Melody (Prelude Op.28 No.7) Ballade No.1 In G Minor Op.23 Ballade No.2 In F Op.38 Etude (Carcassi, Matteo) Etude Op.10 No.3 Fantasie-impromptu Op.66 'heroic' Polonaise Op.53 Lullaby (Berceuse Op.57) Marche Funebre From Op.35 Mazurka In C Op.33 No.3 Mazurka In F Op.68 No.3 Mazurka In G Minor Op.Post.67 No.2 Military Polonaise (Op.40 No.1) [Chopin, Frederic] Prelude In A Op.28 No.7 Prelude In C Minor Op.28 No.20 Prelude In D Flat 'Raindrop' Op.28 No.15 Scottish Dance Op.72 No.3 Troisieme Mazurka Waltz In A Flat Op.69 No.1 Waltz In A Minor Op.34 No.2 Waltz In D Flat (Minute Waltz) Op.64 No.1