The Great Piano Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Book Description

The piano music of the Viennese Classical master Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is the focus of this book. The selections represent many of his Sonatinas, Minuets, Sonatas, and Variations, as well as a few shorter works from his vast repertoire. The pieces include fingerings and expression marks for a perfect performance. The selections cover a variety of Mozart's writing styles and feature works from his younger years to later in his life. This publication contains 36 selections.




Mozart -- 21 of His Most Popular Pieces


Book Description

Some of Mozart's most popular works are contained in this volume, including the Fantasia in D Minor," the "Sonata in C Major" (first movement) and the "Turkish March" from the Sonata in A Major. Other selections include intermediate-level transcriptions from operas and orchestral works. Arranged in the order of difficulty, each piece is prefaced by a short description. A biographical sketch of the composer is also provided."




14 of His Easiest Piano Pieces


Book Description

This collection provides an excellent introduction to Mozart's easiest works. Selections include short dances such as the popular "Minuet in F Major," easier sonata movements and arrangements of familiar opera arias. The short biography and notes on each piece will be appreciated by students new to the study of Mozart's music.







Understanding Music


Book Description

Music moves through time; it is not static. In order to appreciate music wemust remember what sounds happened, and anticipate what sounds might comenext. This book takes you on a journey of music from past to present, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Period to the 20th century and beyond!




Mozart -- Selected Intermediate to Early Advanced Piano Sonata Movements


Book Description

Musicians have long treasured the Mozart sonatas for their symmetry and perfection. This volume presents single movements as well as complete sonatas (K. 282, 283, 545 and 570) for study by the advancing pianist. The sonatas provide ample opportunity for developing control, technical facility, a singing style, and balance and voicing. The preface gives Dr. Hinson's helpful suggestions on pedaling, ornamentation, articulation and dynamics, as well as a suggested order of study. Careful editing allows the teacher and student to make informed choices in interpreting these masterpieces.




Sonata Album, Volume 1


Book Description

This carefully graded, pedagogical performance edition contains 12 outstanding classical sonatas by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Each sonata appears in its original form and comes complete with performance notes and clearly presented editorial markings.




Wolfgang Amadé Mozart


Book Description

Described in Germany as the 'most thought-provoking' book of the bicentennial year, Georg Knepler's acclaimed study of Mozart is now available in paperback. The book explores Mozart's life and works from many new perspectives, providing fresh insights into his music and the tempestuous times through which he lived. Based on a close reading of the family correspondence and a careful consideration of Mozart's entire musical output, the book sheds new light on the composer's creative psyche, his political leanings, his relation to the thoughts and currents of the Enlightenment, and the underlying basis of his musical expression.




Mozart 19 Sonatas - Complete


Book Description

Revised and edited by Richard Epstein with a biographical sketch of the composer by Philip Hale. All text is written both in English and Spanish.




Mein erster Mozart


Book Description

(Piano Collection). 30 selections, including pieces from the volume Notebook for Wolfgang alongside popular pieces by Mozart such as 'Ah vous dirai-je Maman' (variations) and themes from Sonata in A major KV 331 and Sonata in C major KV 545.