Sergei Rachmaninov: Sonata No. 1 And Other Works For Solo Piano: Piano:

Reproduced from authoritative sources this modestly priced compilation presents favourite piano works of the Romantic era. Unlike many other anthologies of music from the period which vary widely in the quality of their content this collection features works of consistent excellence. Intermediate and advanced pianists will find these carefully chosen pieces a splendid representation of Romantic keyboard works.  Selections include Chopin's Ballade No.1 in G Minor Op.23 as well as Fantasie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor Op.66; Two Pieces from Tannhäuser and Lohengrin by Liszt; Rachmaninoff's Polichinellefrom Morceaux de Fantaisie Op.3 No.4 ('Punch') and Sonata No.1 in D Minor Op.28; and Schumann's Variationen über den Namen Abegg Op.1 and Studien nach Capricen von Paganini Op.3.

10 bekannte Stücke von Bach bis Duke Ellington-The wide range of musical styles presented in this edition ranges from the Baroque the Classical and Romantic periods to the modern age. Arrangements of compositions such as Schubert's An Sylvia Bizet's Aragonaise (Carmen) Rachmaninoff's Vocalise or Wagner's Prize Song present the trumpet player with a number of technical challenges and as well as the need to consider musical style.A brilliant collection which is both educational an thoroughly enjoyable.Biography:As a freelance trombonist composer and arranger and as bachelor of music education Rod Hudson taught jazz history and jazz arrangement and he directed jazz ensemblesat the University of New Hampshire the University of Connecticut and the Eastman School of Music. His compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded among others by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Harvard Jazz Band.Contents:Antonio Vivaldi: Allegro (from 'Cello Sonata No. 1')Billy Strayhorn: Lotus BlossomFranz Schubert: An SylviaSergei Sergejewitsch Prokofieff: March (from 'The Love for Three Oranges')Robert Schumann: Im wunderschönen Monat MaiSergej Wassiljewitsch Rachmaninow: Vocalise Op. 34 No.14Georges Bizet: Aragonaise (from 'Carmen')Edvard Grieg: Album Leaf (from 'Lyric Pieces Op. 12')Richard Wagner: Prize Song (from 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg')Joseph Haydn: My Mother bids me Bind my Hair

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of classics. Each piece was carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. Many of the greatest composersâ??J. S. Bach Beethoven Brahms Mendelssohn Mozart Rimsky-Korsakov Rachmaninoff Tchaikovsky and othersâ??are represented by several pieces each some newly adapted for the piano. Composers and works not usually featured in beginner's books include pieces by Borodin Gluck Rameau and Tallis.Well-known classics include Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Debussy's Claire de Lune Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition Satie'sGymnopedie No. 1 Schumann's Child Falling Asleep and 'Spring' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Several orchestral pieces have been newly adapted for the piano including 'Dance of the Swan' from Swan Lake 'Aquarium' from Carnival of the Animals 'Largo' from Xerxes and 'Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker.Dover Original.

Contains 81 celebrated themes from works by the master composers. Arranged and edited by Denes Agay. / Piano