Nocturnes and Polonaises


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Features 20 Nocturnes: Op. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72, and more. Also includes 11 Polonaises: Op. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61, 71, and posthumous Polonaise in G-sharp Minor. Mikuli Edition. Commentary.




Polonaises (Complete)


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One of the most important national dances of Poland, the polonaise's majestic and ceremonial character allowed Chopin to express his own patriotism. This volume contains the 16 polonaises Chopin is known to have written, including six youthful works that were published posthumously. All are clearly engraved with footnoted commentary as needed. Pianists familiar with the famous "Military Polonaise" will want to explore the additional masterpieces in this collection.




Polonaisen


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Chopin - Polonaises for the Piano


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Frederic Chopin's Polonaises For The Piano.This edition contains the following Polonaises:Polonaises, Op.26: Nos. 1 & 2,Polonaises, Op.40: Nos. 1 & 2,Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op.44,Polonaise in A-flat major, Op.53 "Héroïque",Polonaise-fantaisie, Op.61 in A-flat Major,Polonaises, Op.71: Nos. 1, 2 & 3,




Chopin - Preludes (Songbook)


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(Schirmer Performance Editions). Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. The name Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) is synonymous with the piano. Indeed, every one of his compositions includes the instrument. His Preludes , several of which are of only moderate difficulty, show superb polish and inventive detail. Shaped by the tastes of the Parisian aristocratic salon, these pieces make the most of a pianist's technical and musical abilities, both in passages of virtuosity and in the variety of possibilities for emotional expression. Includes audio recordings. Editor & recording artist: Brian Ganz




Nocturnes and Polonaises


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Features 20 Nocturnes: Op. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72, and more. Also includes 11 Polonaises: Op. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61, 71, and posthumous Polonaise in G-sharp Minor. Mikuli Edition. Commentary.




The Piano Book


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This bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional players alike. Hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet most people buy a piano with only the vaguest idea of what to look for as they make this major purchase. The Piano Book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the United States. There is information on piano moving and storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for Steinways, and sales gimmicks to watch out for. An annual supplement, sold separately, lists current prices for more than 2,500 new piano models.




Polonaises


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Chopin wrote his first polonaise in 1817, when he was 7, and his last was the Polonaise-Fantaisie of 1846, three years before his death. This volume is "from the first, critically revised, complete edition." Titles: * Opus 26, No. 1 * Opus 26, No. 2 * Opus 40, No. 1 * Opus 40, No. 2 * Opus 44 * Opus 53 * Opus 61 (Polonaise-Fantaisie) * Opus 71, No. 1 * Opus 71, No. 2 * Opus 71, No. 3 * 2 posthumous polonaises







Chopin masterpieces


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This collection contains 46 pieces: Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Berceuse, 3 ecossaises, 5 etudes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, "Marche Funèbre" from Sonata No. 2, 8 mazurkas, 7 nocturnes, 3 polonaises (including the enormously popular "Militaire"), 9 preludes, Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, and 6 waltzes (including the "Minute Waltz"). Reprinted from authoritative sources.