Special Arrangements for 2 Advanced Pianists. 7 brilliant arrangements of Liszt's solo piano works.

A Romantic Sketchbook For Piano explores the wealth of piano music from the Romantic period in five carefully graded albums. Mostly composed between 1830 and 1930 the pieces in these albums have been selected to introduce players to a wide range of music from works by some of the leading Romantic composers (such as Schumann Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky) to unfamiliar pieces by lesser-known figures.Each volume presents a variety of keys time signatures and textures within a comprehensive range of tempi which will be invaluable to students in the development of their musical skills. Players will also respond imaginatively to the varying styles and moods offeredin these colourful sketchbooks from the lively dances and mood pictures to the tender songs and gentle serenades.The five books in this series are graded in terms of difficulty Book 1 being relatively easy and Book 5 advanced.

The fact that Piano works by Franz Liszt do not always require the highest technical standards or are reputed to be reserved for just a few professionals is proven by the present anthology of the Wiener Urtext Edition. It comprises works by Liszt which starting from an easy to intermediate technical level encourage to play rather by harmonic than by virtuoso demands and still allow to make progress in the playing technique which eventually is of benefit not only to playing Liszt. The selection ranging from easy pieces such as La cloche sonne or the Consolations Nos. 1 and 2 to more advanced works such as 'Au lac de Wallenstadt' from'Années de Pèlerinage' also takes the aspect of popularity within the framework of Liszt's Piano literature into account.

For Solo Piano-Beethoven Symphonies Nos 6-9 transcribed for solo piano by Franz Liszt. The collection also contains engrossing pieces of background information including a facsimile of Liszt's handwritten French preface to his Beethoven transcriptions (along with its English translation). Suitable for advanced pianists.

20 Intermediate to Early Advanced Pieces with Practice and Performance Tips-The music in this collection has been selected to illustrate specific topics that would be addressed in a piano lesson. Dr. Immanuela Gruenberg provides clear techniques and ideas about performance that explore the characteristics and demands of each piece. CONTENTS: CPE BACH: Solfeggietto · BARTOK: Minuet from The First Term at the Piano · CIMAROSA: Sonata in B-flat Major C. 27 · FAURE: Romance Without Words Op. 17 No. 3 · FRANCK: Adagio from Three Early Pieces · FRANCK: Poco maestoso from L'organiste Volume 1 · GREIG: Bell Ringing from Lyric Pieces Op. 54 No. 6 · HAYDN: Allegretto from Sonata in C Major Hob. XVI:3 · LISZT: Etude in D Minor Op. 1 No. 4 · MACDOWELL: TheWitch from Marionettes Op. 38 No. 6 · MENDELSSOHN: Prelude in B-flat Major Op. 35 No. 6 · MENDELSSOHN: A Song Without Words in F Major · L MOZART: Allegro moderato in F Major from Nannerl's Notebook · WA MOZART: German Dance K. 509 No. 3 · SATIE: Crooked Dance No. 2 from Cold Pieces · D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in C Major K. 95/L. 358 · D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in D Minor K. 141/L. 422 · SCHUBERT: Ecossaise D. 735 No. 3 · Landler D. 145 No. 7 · SCHUMAN: Wild Rider from Album for the Young Op. 68 No. 8 The music in this collection has been selected to illustrate specific topics that would be addressed in a piano lesson. Dr. Immanuela Gruenberg provides clear techniques and ideas about performance that explore the characteristics and demands of each piece. CONTENTS: CPE BACH: Solfeggietto · BARTOK: Minuet from The First Term at the Piano · CIMAROSA: Sonata in B-flat Major C. 27 · FAURE: Romance Without Words Op. 17 No. 3 · FRANCK: Adagio from Three Early Pieces · FRANCK: Poco maestoso from L'organiste Volume 1 · GREIG: Bell Ringing from Lyric Pieces Op. 54 No. 6 · HAYDN: Allegretto from Sonata in C Major Hob. XVI:3 · LISZT: Etude in D Minor Op. 1 No. 4 · MACDOWELL: TheWitch from Marionettes Op. 38 No. 6 · MENDELSSOHN: Prelude in B-flat Major Op. 35 No. 6 · MENDELSSOHN: A Song Without Words in F Major · L MOZART: Allegro moderato in F Major from Nannerl's Notebook · WA MOZART: German Dance K. 509 No. 3 · SATIE: Crooked Dance No. 2 from Cold Pieces · D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in C Major K. 95/L. 358 · D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in D Minor K. 141/L. 422 · SCHUBERT: Ecossaise D. 735 No. 3 · Landler D. 145 No. 7 · SCHUMAN: Wild Rider from Album for the Young Op. 68 No. 8

Including the Paganini Etudes and Concert Etudes Ed. Busoni-Series II of the Dover republication in two series of the three-volume edition published by Breitkopf

Par SINDING CHRISTIAN. Christian Sinding (1856-1941) gained worldwide fame with his piano piece 'Frühlingsrauschen', which is likely to be his most famous work still today. The '5 Klavierstücke' Op. 97, created in 1909, are bravura pieces the late Romantic harmony of which is sometimes reminiscent of Richard Strauss. The effective brilliant piano setting is characterised by a widely elaborated melody and can be easily mastered by the advanced player. Large arpeggios characterise the first piece 'Des Morgens'. 'Auf dem Wasser' is an evocative tone painting in swaying 12/8 time with powerful unison passages in the middle section. 'Intermezzo' appears capricious, with dance-like figures. 'Gewitter' is a brilliant concert study in the style of Liszt. The work concludes with the piece 'Aquarell', a poetic salon piece revelling in harmonies, notated as a clear piano setting./ Répertoire / Piano

Christian Sinding's six Piano Pieces Op. 32 have become world famous due to third piece Rustle of Spring. Sinding's music combines late-Romantic tonal charm with mysterious Nordic cadences, also typical of Edvard Grieg or Niels W. Gade. The sometimes virtuosic character does not rival the complexity of Franz Liszt, meaning some pieces remain within the grasp of the advanced pupil. The whole opus, available in the original version for the first time, is based on a critical comparison of the first edition with the composer's autograph. The six pieces are each of a different character and level of difficulty. For both music lessons and concert performances, they are a welcome addition to the late 19th century piano repertoire. / Piano

Reprint edited and newly commented by Wilhelm Ohmen.-Ignaz Moscheles' (1794-1870) Studien für das Pianoforte zur höheren Vollendung bereits ausgebildeter Klavierspieler bestehend aus 24 charakteristischen Tonstücken Op. 70 published in 1827 are among the best studies of that time covering the different idiomatic figurations for the Piano in every key mostly alternating between major and minor mode.With their imaginative piano setting their typical phrasing and expressive harmonic idioms the studies present themselves as the forerunners of the romantic character piece.The technically demanding figuration is mainly played by the right hand but often appears in short left-hand passages as well. Asthe title of the work implies these studies are meant for the advanced pianist although they are not as difficult as the études by Chopin Schumann or Liszt.

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.

And New England Idyls-Edward MacDowell (1860 1908) was America's most prominent nineteenth-century composer. Championed by Franz Liszt he was one of the first U.S. composers to gain international recognition. A leading exponent of theRomantic tradition he was a prolific composer for the Piano. This outstanding collection presents his best most characteristic works reprinted from original editions. They include:Woodland Sketches Op.51Sea Pieces Op. 55Fireside Tales Op. 61New England Idyls Op. 62These beautiful and affecting compositions reflect not only MacDowell's poetic Romanticism but also hisvirtuosic skills as a pianist which won him an international reputation as a concert artist. Intermediate- and advanced-level pianists will appreciate the lyric intensity and ebullient spirit of these pieces.

The piano collection contains a wealth of wonderful pieces: 50 of the finest classical piano pieces written by 22 composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. These perennial favourites, which are all of medium difficulty, are ideally suited for advanced pupils, students, adults returning to the instrument, and all lovers of great piano music. This is a 'treasure trove' for piano tuition and recreational music-making.

This album represents astonishing value for money! / Partition /

Von Mozart bis Die Klavierspielerin-The author and arranger Hans-Günter Heumann adds to his bestselling series Piano Gefällt Mir! with a Classical edition. All of the greatest masters of musical history is represented by their most famous works whether it's Bach Strauss Liszt Mozart these pieces are playable by beginners to advanced pianists with tempo markings fingerings and chord symbols. Among the 50 classic pieces in this edition are many famous works which have been used in some of the greatest Hollywood films. Heumann's ever-popular arrangements are perfect for different abilities and fans of the finest classical compositions.