Edward MacDowell was one of America's first and most important native-born composers. Smaller piano works have enhanced MacDowell's reputation more than any of his other compositions. He was a miniaturist and his small works are naturally imbued with sparkle and a charming romantic atmosphere. This early collection of piano pieces was written while the MacDowells lived in a small cottage outside of Wiesbaden Germany. Legends elves and love of nature permeated these character pieces. 'An Elfin Round' is a Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

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.

Edward MacDowell (1860-1908) was an American pianist and composer in the Romantic style. By far and away his most popular work today is To A Wild Rose a beautifully simple and reflective piece for solo Piano taken from his Woodland Sketches (Op. 51). This little gem deserves to be better known and will enrich the repertoire of any pianist whether professional or recreational.

In this edition of Woodland Sketches Op. 51 Gary Busch provides unique commentary on Edward MacDowell's early life and training as a composer and teacher as well as his performance style. Commentaries on Woodland Sketches Op. 51 as a collection and the individual pieces concerning their conception and development will give great insight into these exceptional pieces. The editing and research provided by Gary Busch will highlight aspects of this collection that are unique to his scholarly approach.

Edward MacDowell peut être considéré comme le premier compositeur américain grand, mais il n'aimait pas l'idée d'être classé comme n'importe quelle sorte de nationalisme musical. Il composa un grand nombre d'oeuvres orchestrales, mais il est la suite de charme et sans prétention de miniatures musicales, Sketches Woodland, qui a survécu comme son oeuvre la plus connue, avec une Wild Rose Pour être le plus populaire. / Piano / niveau : Elémentaire / Recueil

Some of the most often taught original piano literature by dozens of master composers of the past has been carefully selected and compiled by difficulty level. The Early Intermediate edition features 17 pieces by 15 composers, including: Anonymous (18th century): Minuet in G from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach · Johann Sebastian Bach: Gavotte II: La Musette from English Suite No. 6, BWV 811 · Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in C Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 · Béla Bartók: Three Pieces from For Children, Sz. 42 · Ludwig van Beethoven: Minuet in G Major, WoO 10, No. 2 · Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonatina No. 1 in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 · Anton Diabelli: Rondino · César Franck: The Doll's Complaint · George Frideric Handel: Sarabande from Suite in D minor, HWV 437 · Franz Joseph Haydn: German Dance in D Major, Hob. IX: 22, No. 2 · Friedrich Kuhlau: Scottish Dances Nos. 2, 3, 5 and 6 from Six Scottish Dances · Edward MacDowell: To a Wild Rose from Woodland Sketches · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Minuet in G Major, K. 1 · Jean-Philippe Rameau: La tambourin · Franz Schubert: Waltz in A Major · Robert Schumann: Soldiers' March from Album for the Young · Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Italian Song from Album for the Young.

22 Perfect Pieces for Perfect Days. Par . Wedding Music for Piano is a beautiful collection of 22 of the most requested and cherished classical piano pieces for wedding ceremonies. From the timeless elegance of Pachelbel's 'Canon in D' to the majestic triumph of Wagner's 'Bridal March', this book is a must-have for any pianist looking to add a touch of sophistication to their wedding repertoire. Each piece has been carefully selected and arranged for intermediate-level pianists, with a focus on capturing the emotional essence of the wedding ceremony. Featuring compositions by renowned masters such as Mozart, Bach, and Handel, Wedding Music for Piano is the perfect musical companion for any unforgettable wedding day. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Recueil / Piano