Have you always wanted to play some of your favourite Chopin pieces but find the virtuoso sections too daunting? This is a medley of themes from a number of Chopin's best known piano works. The extracts that form the bulk of the piece are faithful transcriptions of Chopin's originals, in the original key, and are joined together with short sections of original composition in a similar style. This is an ideal introduction to some of Chopin's most beautiful music for the intermediate level piano student or adult learner, or a relaxing bit of light relief for the more advanced pianist.

Works represented include:
Etude in E major op.10 no. 3
Ballade no. 1 in G minor op. 23
Prelude in D flat ("Raindrop"), op. 28 no. 15

ISBN 9783750256606, 8.3 x 11.7 inches, English, German.

Music essences were inspired by the idea of developinga piano book that is not a piano school but offers new pieces next to the oldclassics. So you can expand your repertoire for every occasion.

The title describes the pieces as very compressedmusic ideas, or even impressions. They can be musically developed and expandedin mind. Even extended interpretations are conceivable, both in playing and interms of instrumental arrangement.

Waltz No. 1

This Piano Sonata in G major has a light, liltingmelody and a midsection that underscores the style of a waltz. It is a verylively and dynamic piece. The mood is enhanced by a few diffuse moments, whichsupports the arc of suspense.

Impromptu

Based on Franz Schubert, this impromptu is inspired bythe trio of the fourth part of Opus 90 from 1827. The style has been expandedand reinterpreted with modern elements. The theme increases to the upperoctaves and culminates in a new theme in the midsection. It ends with a solemnmood.

Summer

Originally it is the theme of my first symphony forchorus and orchestra, third Movement. In this arrangement for piano, it is themelody that is intensively underlined and expressed.

2nd Intermezzo

In the beginning this piece is like a nocturne byFrederic Chopin, But the midsection is based on the midsection of the secondintermezzo, opus 118 by Johannes Brahms from 1893. Mood, harmony and style ofthe midsection are also inspired by the soundtrack from "PearlHarbor" by Hans Zimmer.