A wonderful collection of waltzes tangos and polkas from Beethoven to Joplin Alberniz to Agay.

Piano Solo-Animals In Concert - Three pieces for Piano solo by Per Nørgård.Programme Note 1. A Tortoise´s Tango (1984) - dur.: 4´  2. Light of a Night - Paul meets bird (1989) - dur.: 6´  3. Hermit Crab Tango - Esperanza (1997) - dur.: 5´  The pieces can be performed together or one by one. In the1980s quite a few 'finds' turned up in Per Nørgård's music. The material could be say a number of song birds' equilibrist melodic lines the overtones of the ocean surf or waltzing themes by theschizophrenic artist Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930). Or again as heard here it can be the rhythms and motifs of the tango and a Beatles song (with bird) explored in three independent piano pieces that form the Animals in Concert suite about which the composer writes:  'A Tortoise´s Tango': The tortoise as tango dancer must presumably possess certain rhythmic peculiarities which I have chosen to express by letting the tune of the tortoise shuffle broadly tripartite through the strict four partite time of tango.  Tortoise Tango was the original title of this piece 'written for Achilles' (the pianist Yvar Mikhashoff) for his so called tango project' including new tangos for piano by composers from all over the world.  'Light of a Night (Paul meets bird)' was commissioned by pianist Aki Takahashi. It is a 'reworked' arrangement for piano of the Beatles song 'Blackbird'. As some of us will recall the Beatles on 'The White Album' let the beautiful song to the blackbird be accompanied by an (apparently) live blackbird song. It is this authentic bird-motif world that in 'Light of a Night' weaves itself into the Beatles melody and in turn is gradually infected by it so that a completely new third entity ensues: a kind of Bird-rock ballad (or maybe it is a Beatle-bird?).

Par PIAZZOLLA ASTOR. Argentinean tango composer, Bandoneon player and arranger Astor Piazzolla ?s oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed ?nuevo tango?, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music and new instruments such as the Saxophone and Electric Guitar. The leaner, more fluid musical style with simpler, more continuous forms is exemplified perfectly in Libertango. The title, which merges the words ?libertad? (liberty) and ?tango?, symbolizes Piazzolla 's break from classical tango to tango nuevo. Originally composed for the bandoneon, here Libertango is transcribed for solo Piano by RossanoSportiello. This fast paced (quarter note = 152) piece by the world's foremost composer of tango music is a guaranteed success with audiences and performers alike! / Musique latine / Répertoire / Piano

Description Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) began his musical life as a piano prodigy in Barcelona at the age of four, and it is as a prolific composer of solo works for the pianoforte that we must celebrate him most. This Dover edition presents two of Albeniz' best known works in authoritative editions: the piano suite Iberia, generally considered to be his masterpiece; and the album leaves Espana, which contain the 'Tango', his most popular individual work. Iberia is a collection of twelve musical scenes of Spanish life, principally Andalusian, written between 1906 and 1909. Its brilliant and complex character is suffused with the rhythms and harmonies of Spanish popular music, to which Albeniz turned for inspiration in the last years of his life. Espana, an earlier work first published in 1890, is made up of six piano pieces that subtly reflect the influences of the piano literature of the 19th century-salon, and, like Iberia, the harmony and style of Impressionism, which Albeniz undeniably helped to establish. Songlist Almeria Capricho Catalan El Albaicin El Corpus En Sevilla / Corpus Christi In Seville El Polo El Puerto / The Port Eritana Evocacion / Evocation Jerez Lavapies Malaga Malaguena Preludio / Prelude Rondena Serenata Tango Triana Zortzico

Piano Solo-Programme note“Light of a Night (Paul meets bird)” was commissioned by pianist Aki Takahashi. It is a “reworked” arrangement for piano of the Beatles song ”Blackbird”. As some of us will recall the Beatles on “The White Album” let the beautiful song to the blackbird be accompanied by an (apparently) live blackbird song. It is this authentic bird-motif world that in “Light of a Night” weaves itself into the Beatles melody and in turn is gradually infected by it so that a completely new third entity ensues: a kind of Bird-rock ballad (or maybe it is aBeatle-bird?) Per Nørgård Light Of A Night is part of 'Animals in Concert':  1. A Tortoise´s Tango (1984) – dur.: 4´  2. Light of a Night – Paul meets bird (1989) - dur.: 6´  3. Hermit Crab Tango – Esperanza (1997) - dur.: 5´ The pieces can be performed together or one by one. 

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Nathalie Ballarini s'initie au piano.Grâce à la formation qu'elle obtient à la Berklee College of music aux Etats-Unis, elle compose aujourd'hui pour piano et orchestre sur des musiques dédiées à des productions audio-visuelles.Citons le film ` Post-Scriptum` de Philippe Sisbanne (diffusion Canal +).Très éclectique et passionnée, elle collabore également à de nombreux projets allant du tango au monde de l'enfance.En 2009, elle présente son premier album `Piano Zen Volume 1` dont est extrait cette pièce. / Piano Solo

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Nathalie Ballarini s'initie au piano.Grâce à la formation qu'elle obtient à la Berklee College of music aux Etats-Unis, elle compose aujourd'hui pour piano et orchestre sur des musiques dédiées à des productions audio-visuelles.Citons le film ` Post-Scriptum` de Philippe Sisbanne (diffusion Canal +).Très éclectique et passionnée, elle collabore également à de nombreux projets allant du tango au monde de l'enfance.En 2009, elle présente son premier album `Piano Zen Volume 1` dont est extrait cette pièce. / Piano Solo

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Nathalie Ballarini s'initie au piano.Grâce à la formation qu'elle obtient à la Berklee College of music aux Etats-Unis, elle compose aujourd'hui pour piano et orchestre sur des musiques dédiées à des productions audio-visuelles.Citons le film ` Post-Scriptum` de Philippe Sisbanne (diffusion Canal +).Très éclectique et passionnée, elle collabore également à de nombreux projets allant du tango au monde de l'enfance.En 2009, elle présente son premier album `Piano Zen Volume 1` dont est extrait cette pièce. / Piano Solo

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Nathalie Ballarini s'initie au piano.Grâce à la formation qu'elle obtient à la Berklee College of music aux Etats-Unis, elle compose aujourd'hui pour piano et orchestre sur des musiques dédiées à des productions audio-visuelles.Citons le film ` Post-Scriptum` de Philippe Sisbanne (diffusion Canal +).Très éclectique et passionnée, elle collabore également à de nombreux projets allant du tango au monde de l'enfance.En 2009, elle présente son premier album `Piano Zen Volume 1` dont est extrait cette pièce. / Piano Solo

The Czech composer and teacher Emil Hradecký (b. 1953) has devoted much of his creative output to children and the piano. His Two-Part Piano Miniatures on One Page are ingenious small piano pieces for beginners which are easy to play yet melodically interesting. Here children are introduced to the character of classical music as well as various dance forms: cha-cha-cha, tango, waltz, polka, blues and boogie-woogie. The pieces are composed on whole-tone, pentatonic and gypsy scales and include a folksong arrangement. / Piano

Par CHUA SONNY. Sonny Chua’s Cool Keys 1 is packed with irresistible tunes that progress from Initial to Grade 2 standard (Elementary level). Featuring an assortment of exciting original pieces, from Jive turkey jazz to tango, modern waltz and cool Moonlight whispers, these creative piano solos offer a wide range of styles and moods – sure to spark the imagination of every player. With hints and tips from the composer throughout to encourage performance and support technique, as well as online audio of the pieces as recorded by Sonny himself. Sonny Chua (1967–2020) was an Australian composer, educator and pianist, known for his characterful and energetic musical style. It is hoped that these imaginative piano solos will be a fitting tribute to Sonny and inspire pianists of all ages to perform, for many years to come. / Piano Music / Etude / Piano

This is a comprehensive method and guide to the various styles of Jazz Piano as written by Georges Roy. The styles covered in this book include: boogie-woogie blues ragtime fox-trot slow rock 'n roll charlestón pasodoble tango vals cha-cha-cha bolero samba rumba baiao calypso mambo and more...A fantastic introduction to Jazz Piano particularly for the already learning classical pianist wishing to branch into jazz.