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.

2-Part and Piano-This famous work by Rachmaninoff is known for its beautiful wandering melody over a luscious chamaeleon-like harmonic foundation. In this arrangement the accompaniment has been simplified somewhat and a second vocal line addedto complement the primary theme. An excellent introduction to the Romantic era!

24 Préludes-Based on the Prélude in C sharp minor Op. 3 No. 2 written in 1892 that quickly became world-famous Rachmaninoff composed a further two collections of Préludes in the years up to 1910. These were also published as acomplete volume in 1911.Based on the corresponding models by Chopin Scriabin and their great forerunner J.S. Bach they comprise a cycle of 24 Préludes in all major and minor keys but unlike the other onesare not organised systematically according to keys. A final highlight of late Romantic Piano music which no pianist can ignore.

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.

This compilation of works by one of the 20th century's most important figures includes Rachmaninoff's Sonata No. 1 in D minor Op. 28 notable for the exquisite melancholy of the slow movement in addition to three character pieces: Melodie Op. 3 No. 3; Polichinelle Op. 3 No. 4; and Nocturne in A minor Op. 10 No. 1. Also included are the very popular Six Moments Musicaux Op. 16 and Variations on a Theme of Chopin Op. 22.Reproduced from early authoritative editions.

Rachmaninoff's Prelude Opus 3 No. 2 simplified to intermediate level by Ruth Levine.

Variation Nr. 18-Sergei Rachmaninov's ever-popular 18th Variation - Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini arranged for Violin with Piano accompaniment as arranged by John York. Violin part edited by Levon Chilingirian.

Autorisierte Erstausgabe-The score and Parts for these two superb Movemets for String Orchestra by Sergei Rachmaninov. Includes the parts for two Violins Viola and Cello.

Variation Nr. 18-Sergei Rachmaninov's Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - 18th Variation has been arranged for Clarinet and Piano as edited by David Campbell.

During his time Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.4 was continually dogged by criticism that it was work desperately seeking a style. Critics said the Fourth did not seem know where it was coming from or knew which way it was going. Concert goers who were swept away by the lyrical beauty of the Second and storming brilliance of the Third were expecting Rachmaninov's Fourth Concerto to have that similar emotional impact. Nevertheless there is a wonderful rhythmic tautness to this outstanding piece. The finale contains some of the Fourth's most attractive music. This particular work is a reduction for 2 pianos where the music's potency isn't compromised by it's lack ofan orchestra.

Études-Tableaux-In Sergei Rachmaninow's Études-Tableaux some of the most demanding technical Piano tasks are presented in the form of expressive character pieces.Rachmaninow composed two cycles eachoriginally with nine Études-Tableaux; however shortly before Op.33 went to print he removed three of the pieces. Several posthumous editions later reversed this decision.In this Henle Urtext edition theexact original structure is followed with six pieces as laid out by Rachmaninow for publication. The two surviving etudes that were not originally published are reprinted in an appendix to this edition.