Granados's 12 Spanish Dances is a cycle of keyboard vignettes depicting Spanish life. This is the first critical edition published in the United States that includes Granados's final revisions. Perfor
Dvor?k's Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 is the first of two sets of dances inspired by the composer's Bohemian folk-music roots. There are eight duets in this volume, each one displaying rhythmic energy and
Dvor?k's Slavonic Dances, Op.72 is the second of two sets of dances inspired by the composer's Bohemian folk-music roots. There are eight duets in this volume, each one displaying rhythmic energy and
Franz Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music, and the Allegro in A Minor, Op. 144, demonstrates his mastery at writing for one piano, four hands. This large and passio
Franz Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music, and these two marches demonstrate his mastery at writing for one piano, four hands. The Two Characteristic Marches, Op. 1
The Fantasie in F minor, Op. 103, is Franz Schubert's most-often performed piano duet and is considered one of the great masterpieces of ensemble piano repertoire. Schubert completed the Fantasie in 1
Felix Mendelssohn's Allegro brillant, for one piano, four hands,was written in 1841 and first performed by Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann that same year. The expressive Andante theme alternates betwee
This 212-page collection focuses on the varied styles and ethnic influences found in American piano music over the last two and a quarter centuries. Historical and biographical background, performance
In Espana: Six Album Leaves, Op. 165, Albeniz magically transports the listener to colorful locations, each with its own special Spanish flavor. These attractive musical ?postcards? are not particular
The earliest surviving original composition of Johannes Brahms, Scherzo, Op. 4 in E-flat minor, was composed in 1851 when Brahms was only 18 years old. This brilliant scherzo, with its two trios and a
In 1845, Robert Schumann embarked on an intense course of contrapuntal studies. This led him to rent a pedalboard attachment for his piano, inspiring him to write pieces specifically for pedal piano,
The tangos in this collection are not traditional Argentinean dance pieces, but rather instrumental pieces written specifically for the piano. Included are delightful pieces by composers Isaac Albeniz
This is Scott Joplin's famous ragtime serenade which was featured in the film "The Sting." The melodies are haunting and a bit melancholy. The tango rhythm in the left hand is overlaid by the right ha
The Barcarolle, Op. 60, is one of the finest works of Frederic Chopin. Its expressive melodies, rich harmonies and formal perfection have been admired by musicians and writers for many generations. Th
Rhapsody in Blue catapulted George Gershwin into a world-famous career. It brought jazz into the concert hall using a musical language that was fresh, spontaneous, and uniquely American. This edition
Count Ferdinand Ernest Gabriel von Waldstein, to whom the Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, is dedicated, was a longtime patron of the composer. Waldstein wrote to Beethoven, A"May you receive the spi
French composer, teacher and pianist Gabriel Faure is remembered for the beauty and elegance of his music as well as for his harmonic and melodic innovations. This critical edition addresses sources,
Re-engraved, corrected editions by Artur Schnabel, with Schnabel's notes and comments in five languages. Volume One contains Sonatas One through Seventeen and Volume Two contains Sonatas Eighteen thro
Originally composed as a set of 10 piano solos in 1922, this edition of Histoires (Stories) contains five of those pieces that the composer arranged for piano duet (one piano, four hands) in 1931. The
Dr. Maurice Hinson caps off his extensive library of period anthologies with a comprehensive look at Impressionist compositions. This beautifully engraved edition includes works by the top 20 Impressi
In this enlightening DVD, Dr. Stewart Gordon breaks through misconceptions about the musicality and performance appeal of contemporary music. He offers valuable insight into how to interpret, teach an
This comprehensive collection of 41 rags by 20 different ragtime masters is conveniently presented in one volume. It includes works by some of the most celebrated rag composers, including Scott Joplin
Ma m?re l'oye (Mother Goose Suite) is typical of Ravel's style with its modal melodies, use of dance forms and rhythmic precision. For this suite, Ravel selected favorite French fairy tales with refer
Covering music from approximately 1890 to 1914, Dr. Hinson presents a fascinating lecture on the dramatic changes that composers wrought during the early 20th century. Music by Bartok, Debussy, Joplin
Composers in the Baroque period (1600-1750) produced some of the greatest and most exciting keyboard music ever. This captivating DVD looks at conventions and knowledge that help the performer create
Sonata Album Volume 2 contains 10 sonatas by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Like Volume 1, each sonata appears in its original form and comes complete with performance notes and clearly presented editor
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911--2007) is best remembered as an opera composer and founder of three international performing arts festivals. Menotti has left behind a lasting legacy of lyrical and accessible
Artistic performance starts with artistic preparation. The purpose of this series is to guide you through the three learning stages that lead to an artistic performance: "Preparatory and Introductory
When pupils are assigned good-quality etudes their technique improves dramatically. Book 2 in this series features late elementary piano etudes by such noted composers as Czerny, Gurlitt, Kohler, Los
Written when Poulenc was only 19 years old, this 3-movement piano work shows the simplicity and melodic gifts that were his trademark while also showing the influence of Erik Satie and Emmanuel Chabri
Works by 27 composers are included in this 248-page comprehensive survey of piano music written between 1750 and 1820. The pieces in this collection range in difficulty from intermediate through earl
Jacques Ibert's humorous and charming staccato study is presented here in Maurice Hinson's Masterwork Edition, which includes biographical and historical notes, and practice and performance suggestion
This 248-page, up-to-date, comprehensive survey of Baroque keyboard music includes works by 42 composers written between 1590 and 1750. The repertoire provides the widest range of styles and idioms of
Written in 1911, this piece was Bartok's first large-scale independent piano composition, and the first time he used the piano this percussively. There are many shifts in moods and dynamics from ppp t
The "gems" in these collections are to be prized for their beauty and brilliance. Selected to motivate pianists of all ages and arranged in approximate order of difficulty, these pieces apply and rein
Brazilian pianist/composer Ernesto J?lio de Nazareth (1863-1934) composed approximately 210 works for the piano. His tangos "Brejerio" and "Odeon" were immensely popular during his lifetime and contin
This major 20th-century Neoclassical work is Ravel's last work for piano solo. A tombeau is a lament, and each of the six movements is intended as a musical epitaph to friends lost in the war. The dif
In this volume, which contains six suites and seven supplementary pieces for intermediate to advanced level pianists, Judith Schneider has provided detailed biographical and historical information abo
These 50 excellent and systematic exercises Czerny devised for developing finger dexterity are as useful today as when they were first written. Each exercise is preceded by a statement of specific goa
