Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 47 Works

13 Works-One of the most influential musical forces of 19th-century Europe Franz Liszt was the reigning piano virtuoso of his time. This volume contains a rich selection of his finest compositions for solo piano. Reprinted from authoritative early editions.

15 of Bob Dylan's greatest songs arranged for solo piano. Spanning the extent of his long and prolific career, from the early anthems of protest and change through to his more stately later works, this special collection of timeless tracks offers all the variety and wonder of the legendary songwriter's impressive back catalogue. / Piano

A sumptuous selection of the very best Keyboard music of the Classical era by composers ranging from Mozart to Beethoven and beyond all presented in one superb volume for the solo Piano.The music of the Classical era ischaracterised by melodic elegance and formal symmetry both in the compositions of the great courts and of the church. From the delightful wit and flamboyance of Mozart's startling achievements to the passionate Sturm UndDrang of Haydn and Beethoven the masterpieces of the Classical period are widely regarded as some of the greatest compositions ever written. Every piece in this anthology is rich in heritage and familiar to the earsof music lovers the world over. Take this opportunity to transform your repertoire - the music has been expertly adapted to appeal to the intermediate soloist whilst retaining all the beauty and character of the original works.There's simply no better way to discover the music of the masters.

47 Works-All of Scarlatti's familiar and best-loved masterpieces-well known worldwide from piano recitals and CD's appear here: tarantellas siciliennes pastorales and sparkling high-speed keyboard toccatas of the greatest ingenuity. Pianists and all music lovers can discover the music of Scarlatti in this compilation containing 47 exquisite pieces.

The World's Great Classical Music-The World's Great Classical Music. This new book in our World's Great Classical Music series features 36 solo pieces by one of the world's most highly regarded composers. Faithfully transcribed for intermediate to advanced piano it contains many of Beethoven's beloved masterpieces such as Piano Concertos No. 3 and 5 Moonlight Sonata Pathétique Sonata Agnus Dei (Missa Solemnis) the Violin Concerto his popular concert overtures excerpts from all nine of his incredible symphonies and many more works. Includes a biography of this great German master.

Fifteen of Rachmaninov's masterpieces for Piano including six original works and nine transcriptions of the orchestral works of others.

This is a new edition of Béla Bartók?s popular Romanian Folk Dances in its original scoring for Solo Piano. With fascinating background notes and unique imagery this publication is essential for pianistsinterested in the work of the Hungarian composer.When Bartók?was just 23 years old he visited the Transylvanian town of?Gerlicepuszta. Overhearing a lullaby sung by a teenage servant girl named LidiDósa he quizzed her about it and noted it down. This was the beginning of a passion for folk music that would go on to change the course of the composer's life and work. Romanian FolkDances?remains one of Bartók's most popular and enduring works evoking the folk melodies combined with his own idiosyncratic harmonies and textures. Each of the six short pieces here is based on atraditional melody which Bartók?penned during his travels.? Including newly engraved masterpieces?Stick Dance Waistband Dance In One Spot Dance From Butschum Romanian Polkaand Fast Dance this sheet music collection features editorial revisions guided by recordings of Bartók's own performance. The notation also includes fingering guidancethroughout. Romanian Folk Dances also?features a specially-written introduction as well as some fantastic photographs that both tell the story of the young composer and the intriguingbackstory of this work.? One of the most important 20th century composers and along with Liszt one of Hungary's finest musical minds Bartók?held a strong fascination for folkmusic. Through his studies recordings and arrangements he composed some incredible music like these?Romanian Folk Dances ?while simultaneously initiating the field of

This treasury of 38 works for solo piano spanning forty years of Brahms' long and prolific life includes the famous 'Edward' ballade; two capriccios; seven Hungarian Dances in the composer's own transcriptions for solo piano; six intermezzos; three rhapsodies; the complete sixteen waltzes op. 39; Sonata no. 3 the best known and most mature of Brahms' three piano sonatas; and the complete books of two legendary works the Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel and the celebrated and dramatic Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Sometimes termed the 'Romantic Classicist' Brahms successfully merged the seemingly contradictory qualities of romanticism and classicism blending poetry with elegance balance and restraint. A fine inexpensive compilation of piano classics reproduced from authoritative scores this volume will delight intermediate and advanced pianists.

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.

A selection of best-loved legendary music by one of the giants of the Baroque era appears in this magnificent compilation of keyboard works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Rich in unending melodic invention rhythmic flow and harmonic ingenuity beyond its time these pieces will delight amateur and professional pianists alike. Selections include Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue Italian Concerto Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and Prelude and Fugue in C Minor. Additional shorter works include Little Preludes Inventions Minuets. This superb compilation unites a generous selection of music in one convenient attractive and modestly priced volume.

Reprinted from authoritative sources the works in this low-priced compendium focus chiefly on the Classical era. Selections include the Andante from Haydn's Surprise Symphony; Mozart's Sonata in A Major; Tchaikovsky's 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' and 'Waltz of the Flowers'; and a generous assortment of works by Bach including four of his Two-Part Inventions which remain standards for students of Piano technique.

One of Liszt?s most admired and performed masterpieces for piano along with the six Consolations ten Harmonies poetiques et religieuses two Ballades and two Legendes all reprinted from the authoritative Franz Liszt-Stiftung edition published by Breitkopf

Beloved for his wonderfully lyrical gift as well as for the innovations of form and harmony he brought to his music, Franz Schubert helped pioneer the Romantic piano style as he influenced later composers. This attractive compilation of his most accessible piano music displays that musical brilliance in a variety of his best-loved pieces. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf

ABRSM Grades 4-6. This special collection of intermediate 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 well-known classical masterpieces, Isata presents stunning pieces by Florence Price, Amy Beach and Eleanor Alberga, as well as a beautifully evocative new work by Natalie Klouda and her very own Waltz. Carefully edited and fingered, Piano Inspiration 1 is ideal both for recreational playing and those seeking own-choice repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 4?6). ? 16 pieces for intermediate players, each holding special significance to Isata ? A wonderful array of styles, composers and traditions that span four centuries of piano music ? Original works by Isata Kanneh-Mason and Natalie Klouda, specially composed for this collection ? Ideal for own-choice repertoire selection in ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 4?6) 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.