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Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and
devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions.
This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still
have vivid melodies and lush harmonies. The Alfred Masterwork CD
Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a
professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic
performances.
Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in
Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a
Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she
studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying
Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.
Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and
devotion to piano music resulted in over 200 compositions. This
collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have
vivd melodies and lush harmonies.
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Mazurkas (Complete) (Book)
Frederic Chopin, Willard A Palmer
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R601
R516
Discovery Miles 5 160
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A painstakingly researched edition of all of the mazurkas presently
known to be authentic works of Chopin; 57 in all. The mazurka, a
Polish national dance in triple meter, was first introduced to the
realm of art music by Chopin. The works in this collection have
been carefully edited from the original manuscripts and from the
first German, French and English editions.
Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume.
More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections, familiar
preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by "Fantaisie-Impromptu,"
"Etude in E Major" and "Polonaise in A Major." This versatile
collection could be used over the span of several years as a
student's facility develops. Helpful biographical and historical
materials are provided for each work. Also included is an
outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally
renowned artist Idil Biret. She has made more than 70 recordings
and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger
Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London;
Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and
many others.
Chopin's piano works are of such uniformly high quality that they are all absolutely essential in the repertoire of any aspiring pianist. The Preludes and Etudes are exquisitely beautiful examples of his genius. Numbering 52 pieces in all, they are reproduced here from the authoritative Mikuli edition and are available for the first time in a low-priced, one-volume publication. The opus listings are: 25 Preludes-Op. 28, Nos. 1-24; Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45. 27 Etudes-Op. 10, Nos. 1-12; Op. 25, Nos. 1-12; and Trois Nouvelles Etudes Unabridged (1998) republication of works from an authoritative early edition. New unified table of contents.
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Various Artists - Stars of Classical (CD)
Various Artists, Emmerich Kalman/Franz Lehar/Johann Strauss II, Francesco Sartori, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Cohen, …
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R59
Discovery Miles 590
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This Practical Performing Edition is a well-rounded introduction to
Chopin's easiest piano pieces. It contains the familiar "Prelude in
A Major," "Prelude in B minor" and "Prelude in E minor," three
waltzes (published posthumously), six mazurkas and additional
works. Ornaments are realized and fingering and pedal suggestions
are provided. Biographical information and a brief discussion of
each work further assist students with Chopin's style. Included is
an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally
renowned artist Idil Biret. Canadian recording artist and piano
professor Valery Lloyd-Watts also performs some of the selections.
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Preludes (Book)
Frederic Chopin; Created by Rafael Joseffy
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R245
R199
Discovery Miles 1 990
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Edited, revised and fingered by Rafael Joseffy with historical and
analytical comments by James Huneker.
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