Chopin - An Introduction to His Piano Works

By Frédéric Chopin / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts

Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivid melodies and lush harmonies. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda.

UPC: 038081234373
ISBN 10: 0739036858
ISBN 13: 9780739036853

Titles:

• Albumleaf
• Cantabile in B-Flat Major
• Largo in E-Flat Major
• Mazurka in A Minor [Op. 67, No. 4]
• Mazurka in B-Flat Major [Op. 7, No. 1]
• Mazurka in C Major [Op. 67, No. 3]
• Mazurka in F Major [Op. 68, No. 3]
• Mazurka in G Minor [Op. 67, No. 2]
• Nocturne in C Minor
• Polonaise in A-Flat Major
• Polonaise in B-Flat Major
• Polonaise in G Minor
• Prelude in A Major [Op. 28, No. 7]
• Prelude in B Minor [Op. 28, No. 6]
• Prelude in C Minor [Op. 28, No. 20]
• Prelude in E Minor [Op. 28, No. 4]
• Waltz in A Minor
• Waltz in A-Flat Major [Op. 69, No. 1]
• Waltz in B Minor [Op. 69, No. 2]