By Charles-Louis Hanon / ed. Allan Small
A slight condensation of Hanon's first exercises. The simplification in layout and range make the exercises appear less difficult to a young student. Includes the complete Book 1 and excerpts from Books 2 & 3 of C.
By Daniel Friedrich Kuhlau / ed. Willard A. Palmer
The Three Sonatinas, Op. 20 can be studied after the Clementi Sonatinas, Op. 36 and are also slightly more difficult than the Six Sonatinas, Op. 55. They prepare the student for study of some of the Haydn
By Daniel Friedrich Kuhlau / ed. Willard A. Palmer
Kuhlau's Six Sonatinas, Op. 55, prepares the student for study of the easier classical sonatas. While several of the sonatinas in this collection are standard teaching repertoire, others are not as readil
By Franz Liszt / ed. Maurice Hinson
Presumably inspired by Charles Sainte-Beuve's collection of poems, this set of six pieces provides a wonderful introduction to Liszt's melodic invention, mood evocation and harmonic language. The most popular of his sho
By Franz Liszt / ed. Nancy Bricard
Romantic piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt's Sonata in B Minor is a monumental contribution to piano literature. This critical edition addresses sources, discrepancies, and performance issues (tempi, pedaling, fing
By Edward MacDowell / ed. Lynn Freeman Olson
A master at composing miniatures, American composer Edward MacDowell's Sea Pieces are colorful late-intermediate and early-advanced piano works. The eight pieces with descriptive titles explore a wide dynamic r
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
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 Prim
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Margery Halford
Spanning Mendelssohn's compositional career, the collection contains several pieces from "Songs without Words," the "Six Pieces for Children," Op. 72, and other individuals works including the popular "Scherzo in
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Maurice Hinson
These 48 pieces were composed over a period of two decades, beginning in 1832, and published in eight groups of six each. Many of these songs were dedicated to the women in Mendelssohn's life and reflect the sunni
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Willard A. Palmer
With these compositions, Mendelssohn wished to encourage interpretive skills in pianists by relying more on imagery than words. With the editor's helpful introduction, including performance suggestions, this co
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Maurice Hinson
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 Me
By Gian Carlo Menotti / ed. Sylvia Watkins Ryan
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911--2007) is best remembered as an opera composer and founder of three international performing arts festivals. Menotti has left behind a lasting legacy of lyrical and accessible music.
By Gian Carlo Menotti / ed. Albert Mendoza
Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti composed his first opera in English, The Old Maid and the Thief, in 1939. It was commissioned by NBC as a radio opera (to be performed on air) and was
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson
Polish composer Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) wrote brilliant piano music similar to the early-Romantic style of Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schumann. Written for advancing pianists, each etude is a study in drama, mo
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson
This Masterwork collection, edited by Maurice Hinson, contains performance analysis for each of the 20 studies. Biographical and historical information are also included. 56 pages.
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
The Spanish Dances, Op. 12, are probably Moszkowski's most famous piano works. These five duets are beautifully conceived for the piano and have a winning appeal. They often sound more difficult
By Modest Moussorgsky / ed. Nancy Bricard
Based on the autograph manuscript and earliest editions, editor Nancy Bricard addresses the sources and discrepancies between the various publications of Moussorgsky's most important contribution to piano literatu
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer
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 se
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Scott Price
The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous "Sonata in C Major,"
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Scott Price
This useful series, edited by Willard A. Palmer and others, features the easiest works of Mozart. All selections are presented in their original, un-simplified form and are organized i
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
This sonata for two pianos, four hands was written in 1781 for performance by Mozart and Josephine von Aurnhammer, one of his finest students. The first and third movements are fast and br
Mozart's four sonatas for one piano, four hands, are the first important works in the piano duet literature. This carefully researched edition contains historical information, in-depth notes on performing Mo
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
Mendelssohn's wonderful Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream musically represents various characters in Shakespeare's play. This edition is based on the duet manuscript dated 1829, which is hou
