Sergei Rachmaninov: Masterpieces: Piano: Instrumental Album

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninovs masterpiece, his largest and most architecturally satisfying piano concerto, became a sensation again in 1996 when it was featured in the movie Shine. With its memorable theme and glittering orchestration, for many pianists this is the pinnacle of achievement in the concerto repertoire. MMOs version of this complex and rewarding work is an invaluable and essential asset for every virtuoso-in-training. This deluxe edition includes a third compact disc containing a slow-tempo practice version of the concerto while you get your fingers up to speed!/ Répertoire / 2 Pianos

ABRSM Grades 7-8 . This special collection of intermediate to advanced piano repertoire has been lovingly curated by internationally renowned pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. Inspired by her musical journey from childhood prodigy to accomplished performer, and drawing on her championship of female composers and composers of colour, Isata has handpicked a wonderfully diverse melange of music for players to explore. Alongside classical masterpieces such as Clara Schumann?s Notturno, players will find repertoire by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, George Gershwin and Alexander Desplat as well as a stunning new work by Errollyn Wallen. Carefully edited and fingered, Piano Inspiration 2 is ideal both for recreational playing and those seeking own-choice repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 ). ? 12 pieces for intermediate to advanced players, each holding special significance to Isata ? A wonderful array of styles, composers and traditions that span four centuries of piano music ? An original work by Errollyn Wallen, specially composed for this collection ? Ideal for own-choice repertoire selection in ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 ) Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand in the UK and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire and has performed at many of the world?s finest concert venues, including the Royal Albert Hall for her BBC Proms solo debut in 2023. As a Decca recording artist, she entered the UK classical charts at No. 1 with her 2019 album Romance, and has since released Summertime, featuring twentieth-century American repertoire; Muse, a duo album with her brother Sheku; and Childhood Tales, which showcases music inspired by a nostalgia for youth. Isata is recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and the Opus Klassik Award for best young artist.

Fifteen of Rachmaninov's masterpieces for Piano including six original works and nine transcriptions of the orchestral works of others.

A timeless classic in the Carl Fischer Piano Catalog Masterpieces of Piano Music is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of standard piano compositions ever published. This handsome volume covers all fields of classic modern light and operatic piano music. All pieces are edited and selected in this collection by Albert E Wier and features works by noted composers including Beethoven (Moonlight Sonata) Grieg (Erotik) Strauss (Traumerie Op.9 No. 4) Chopin (Nocturne Op.9 No.2) and many others. A must for every serious piano student.

Romantic Masterpieces-Russian Dreams contient des arrangements réalisés par Franco Cesarini de quelques-unes des plus belles pages du vaste patrimoine de la musique romantique russe offrant ainsi aux flûtistes expérimentés l?opportunité de s?ouvrir à la musique romantique d?un point de vue solistique. Sur le CD inclus vous trouverez deux versions par pièce : une version intégrale et une version où ne subsiste que l?accompagnement (version papier jointe au recueil).