Ludwig Van Beethoven

Great Works for Piano Four Hands Ludwig Van Beethoven

Marc Notes: The Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and Ravel works originally for orchestra.; A new compilation of works originally published separately in early authoritative editions--T.p. verso. Brief Description: The Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and Ravel works originally for orchestra. Brief Description: "A new compilation of works originally published separately in early authoritative editions"--T.p. verso. Table of Contents: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Eight Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein "Sonata in D Major, Op. 6" I. Allegro molto II. Rondo: Moderato "Three Marches, Op. 45" 1. Allegro ma non troppo 2. Vivace 3. VivaceCLAUDE DEBUSSY "Prelude to "The Afternoon of a Faun" Transcribed by Maurice Ravel"ANTONIN DVORAK "Six Legends, from Op. 59" III. Allegro giusto V. Allegro giusto VII. Allegretto grazioso VIII. Un poco Allegretto e grazioso IX. Andante con moto X. AndanteLEOS JANACEK Moravian Dances I. Trojak II. Silnice III. Tetka IV. Kukacka V. Trojky VI. Starodavny VII. Kalamajka VIII. Holubicka IX. Sekerecka X. Ro?ek XI. Konope XII. Celadensky ISERGEI RACHMANINOFF "Barcarolle, Op. 11, No. 1" Italian PolkaMAX REGER "Three Burlesques, from Op. 58" III. "Ausserst lebhaft, mit Humor" V. Ausserst schnell und fluchtig VI. So lebhaft und ubermutig als nur moglichFLORENT SCHMITT "Reflections of Germany: Waltzes, Op. 28, Book One" 1. Heidelberg 2. Coblentz 3. Lubeck 4. WerderPETER ILYITCH TCHAIKOVSKY "Waltz from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 Transcribed by the composer "MAURICE RAVEL Rapsodie Espagnole Transcribed by the composer I. Prelude a la nuit II. Malagena III. Habanera IV. FeriaPublisher Marketing: Intermediate and advanced pianists will savor these 42 carefully chosen works. Features include Beethoven's "8 Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein," and the "Sonata in D," "Op. 6"; Debussy's "Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun"; Rachmaninoff's "Barcarolle," "Op. 11"; Tchaikovsky's "Waltz "from "The Sleeping Beauty," Op. 66; Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnole"; and many others. Publisher Marketing: Pianists of all backgrounds will savor the vast variety of styles in this delightful compilation of works by masters of the 19th and 20th centuries. These major compositions for piano for four hands encompasses everything from the classical spirit of Beethoven's sprightly Three Marches," Op. 45, to the piquant dance rhythms of Max Reger's "Three Burlesques" from Op. 58 and the impressionistic sound-painting of both Debussy's hushed "Prelude to "The Afternoon of a Fawn" and Ravel's vibrant "Rhapsodie Espagnole." Contributor Bio:  Beethoven, Ludwig Van Born in 1770, he was a giant in the field of Classical Music. He transitioned the music world from classical to romantic phrasing. His influence is still profound 200 years after his death. Contributor Bio:  Ravel, Maurice Maurice Ravel was one of the most original and sophisticated composers of the early 20th century. He wrote several operas, including "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" ("The Child and the Spell"), as well as ballets, and orchestral and chamber music. Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette collaborated with Ravel on "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" and wrote the libretto for it. Pegi Deitz Shea is the award-winning author of "The Carpet Boy's Gift," "Liberty Rising," "Patience Wright," "Tangled Threads," "Ten Mice for Tet," and "The Whispering Cloth," She lives in Rockville, Connecticut. Serena Riglietti has illustrated more than 50 children's books, including the Italian editions of the Harry Potter series.