Easy Piano arrangements of 16 favourites by Rachmaninoff . Complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips. Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer, pianist and conductor. Rachmaninoff is widely considered one of the finest pianists of his day and, as a composer, one of the last great representatives of Romanticism in Russian classical music. / Piano

Three of the most beloved Romantic piano concertos are now available in one volume: Schumann's Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, Grieg's Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, and Rachmaninoff's Concerto #2 in C minor, Op. 18. The orchestra parts for transcribed for a second piano, making these ideal for private study or preparation for competitions. Two copies are necessary for performance. / 2 Pianos

Concerto no. 2 in c minor op. 18 for Piano and Orchestra. Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninoff's legendary Opus 18, often lovingly referred to as Rach 2,” is for many the epitome of the Romantic piano concerto. Following its acclaimed premiere in Moscow in 1901, it proved to be a show-stopper around the globe, finally helping cement Rachmaninoff's international reputation as a composer. To this day, the concerto's enchanting themes and elegiac melodies in the strings are considered the trademark of Rachmaninoff, indeed, of Russian music in general. For the first Urtext edition of this pivotal work, we were able to examine the original autograph score in Moscow's Glinka Museum. Rachmaninoff's own sound recordings were also consulted. The newly prepared pianoreduction ensures good playability: it accords exactly with the also newly edited orchestral score and parts. Both of these are available from Breitkopf and Härtel. / Classique / Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

Internationally renowned concert pianist Joseph Banowetz presents this definitive collection of original masterworks by Sergei Rachmaninoff featuring a comprehensive preface, composer biography, vintage photographs, and detailed performance notes on the solos. A concert performance CD is included with the book. The most famous solo pieces by Rachmaninoff are included: Elgie, Prlude, and Polichinelle from Opus 3, Nocturne, Humoresque, and Romance from Opus 10, Moment Musical from Opus 16; and Rachmaninoff's transcriptions of works by other composers. Joseph Banowetz graduated with a First Prize from the Vienna Akademie fr Musik und darstellende Kunst. Banowetz has been a piano recitalist and orchestral soloist on five continents. He was awarded the Liszt Medal by the Hungarian Liszt Society in recognition of his outstanding performances of Liszt and the Romantic literature.

The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff Volume III: Morceaux de salon Op. 10 and Six moments musicaux Op. 16 Rachmaninoff Sergei (1873 - 1943) At the age of 20 having recently graduated from the Moscow Conservatory Rachmaninoff wrote his Morceaux de Salon Op. 10 in 1893 and 3 years later the six Moments Musicaux. These beautiful works display a simple often Chopinesque style of romanticism while bearing the unmistakable Russian flavor the composer captured in all his work. This is the 1989 Belwin-Mills edition.

Series: Belwin EditionCategory: Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands)Format: BookInstrument: PianoLevel: Late IntermediateWritten when the composer was just 17 to 18 years of age, these romantic-styled pieces for piano trio were dedicated to 3 friends, Natalya, Lyudmila, and Vera Skalon. They feature a short passage that would later be used in Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, beginning the 2nd movement. It is an especially nice, and playable, ensemble concert piece, technically within the reach of late intermediate artists.

Variation Nr. 18. Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninov's celebrated variations on Paganini's dramatic violin themes are some of the most widely performed solo works of the Romantic canon. In this edition, the 18th Variation has been arranged for Flute and Piano by John York, with the Flute part itself edited by James Galway. An superb concert piece for the intermediate Flautist, and a great starting point for these exciting and famous solo works./ Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et Piano

All of Rachmaninoff's Preludes (Prelude in C# minor, Op. 3, No. 2, Ten Preludes, Op. 23, 13 Preludes, Op. 32) are included in this Belwin-Mills edition, and all of the twenty-four major and minor keys are represented in these works. The Preludes are among the finest examples of 20th century romanticism for the piano.

At the age of 20, having recently graduated from the Moscow Conservatory, Rachmaninoff wrote his Morceaux de Salon, Op. 10, in 1893, and 3 years later, the six Moments Musicaux. These beautiful works display a simple, often Chopinesque style of romanticism while bearing the unmistakable Russian flavor the composer captured in all his work. This is the 1989 Belwin-Mills edition.

The Perfect Way To Rediscover The Piano-Did you used to play the piano' Would you like to play again' Play it again: Piano uses real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips getting you playing fluently once again. This is the second book which is for the more confident 'former' piano player or for those continuing their journey from Book 1. The level of pieces in this second book progresses from around UK grades 5 to 8 (intermediate to late advanced). 'I used to play the piano''Aimed at 'returning' players who have spent some time away from the keyboard Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thoughtyou could achieve.Each of the 21 pieces in Book 2 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. A refresher course for all abilities each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections with Book 1 moving from 'Elementary' to 'Intermediate' and Book 2 taking you from 'Late Intermediate' to 'Late Advanced'. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this two-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and concludes with the famously showy Prelude in C-sharp minor by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with Book 2 but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in Book 1 it's always useful to go 'back to basics'. From Schumann to shuffles. Baroque Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz Ragtime contemporary or traditional pieces at every level so each lesson brings something different and you'll learn to play in a range of styles some of which may be new to your fingers. If you often find yourself saying 'I used to play the piano'' but wish you still did then Play it again: