Complete Preludes Impromptus And Valses Caprices

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) enriched the literature of the piano with freshly melodic, elegantly wrought compositions that embody the aristocratic qualities of the French tradition. This superbly produced volume brings together in one authoritative playing edition one of the most important segments of his works for piano: all of his nine Preludes, five Impromptus, and four Valses-Caprices. Each of these distinctive compositions, so often heard today in concert and recital halls around the world and frequently recorded by leading pianists, reveal Fauré's lyrical melodic gifts and innovative harmonies and the classical qualities of clarity, balance, and serenity characteristic of his work. Pianists of intermediate and advanced skills will find in these richly varied compositions — unavailable elsewhere in one volume — a unique opportunity to explore the elegant artistry of one of the most gifted and influential composers of the French school. Music lovers at every level of accomplishment will discover in this well-made, yet inexpensive edition a most satisfying way to savor fine music: to follow phrase by phrase, music in hand, a live or recorded performance.

Features 18 elegantly wrought piano works — the nine Preludes, five Impromptus, and four Valses-Caprices — in authoritative editions. Only single-volume collection.

Guide to the Pianist’s Repertoire continues to be the go-to source for piano performers, teachers, and students. Newly updated and expanded with over 250 new composers, this incomparable resource expertly guides readers to solo piano literature. What did a given composer write? What interesting work have I never heard of? How difficult is it? What are its special musical features? How can I reach the publisher? It’s all here. Featuring information for more than 2,000 composers, the fourth edition includes enhanced indexes. The new "Hinson" will be an indispensable guide for many years to come.

These 24 preludes and 17 etudes-tableaux include what are possibly Rachmaninoff's finest compositions for solo piano. Reproduced from authoritative Russian editions, they include the popular C-sharp minor prelude, Op. 3, No. 2; the G-minor prelude, Op. 23, No. 5; and the B-minor prelude, Op. 32, No. 10.

Forty-one of the Russian master's greatest works for solo piano, including the immensely popular C-sharp minor, G-minor, and B-minor Preludes, in authoritative editions.

These 24 works reveal the extraordinary expressiveness of Debussy's genius: "La Cathédrale engloutie," "Ondine," "La fille aux cheveux de lin," "Feuilles mortes," "Ce qu'a vu le Vent d'Ouest," "Feux d'artifice," "Danseuses de Delphes," "La fille aux cheveux de lin," and many more. Includes a helpful glossary of French terms.

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

Specially arranged and edited by the esteemed musician Giuseppe Buonamici, these pieces are all in simple keys and feature helpful notes on fingering. They provide excellent preparation for Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier.