Variations sérieuses, Op. 54


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In contrast to the numerous flashy "variations brilliantes" of the time, Mendelssohn composed his Variations sérieuses (Serious Variations) during the summer of 1841. These variations are considered to be among Mendelssohn's greatest works for solo piano. This edition contains background information, performance suggestions for each variation, editorial fingering, and both original and editorial pedal indications.




Variations sérieuses, Opus 54


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Expertly arranged piano solo from our Kalmus Edition.




Complete Works for Pianoforte Solo


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Reprint of the ed. published between 1874-1877 by Breitkopf & Heartel, Leipzig under title: Feur Pianoforte allein.







Mendelssohn Studies


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This volume of ten essays presents the most recent trends in Mendelssohn research, covering three broad categories - reception history, historical and critical essays and case studies of particular compositions.




Nineteenth-Century Piano Music


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First Published in 2004. 19th-Century Piano Music focuses on the core composers of the 19th-century repertoire, beginning with 2 chapters giving a general overview of the repertoire and keyboard technique of the era, and then individual chapters on Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, and the women composers of the era, particularly focusing on Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann.




Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25


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Expertly arranged Piano Duet by Felix Mendelssohn from the Kalmus Edition series. This Advanced Piano Duet (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) is from the Romantic era. 2 copies are required for performance.




24 Studies for the Piano = 24 Estudios Para Piano: Op. 70


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Allegro Brillant


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Felix Mendelssohn's Allegro brillant, Op. 92, for one piano, four hands, was written in 1841 and dedicated to Clara Schumann. The expressive Andante theme alternates between the Secondo and Primo, segueing into the virtuosic Allegro assai vivace movement with a rush of scales. All fingering, metronome marks, and notational omissions have been supplemented by the editors. Allegro brillant is considered one of the most challenging pieces in the entire piano duet repertoire.




Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14


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A complete and informative performance-oriented edition of this sparkling Mendelssohn work. Detailed performance and background notes are also provided. A 'must' for all serious piano students!