Frédéric Chopin Books

Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this compilation of immortal music by Frédéric Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, the charming Lullaby, and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes.Each piece is accompanied by informal notes that share insights into Chopin's life and the unique features of his music. From the lyrical Fantaisie-impromptu and "Butterfly" Etude to the brilliant strains of the "Military" Polonaise and "Heroic" Polonaise, these arrangements of 23 of the composer's best-loved pieces will prove welcome additions to any beginning pianist's repertoire. Plus, bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song to make practicing even easier!

Nearly 300 letters reveal Chopin as both man and artist, and illuminate the fascinating world of 1830's and 1840's Europe. This selection of nearly three hundred of Chopin's letters, the first to be published in English, vividly reveals the composer as man and artist, and evokes the remarkable age -- Europe of the 1830's and 1840's -- he shared with an equally remarkable cast of characters, from Jenny Lind to Isabella II of Spain, from Queen Victoria to George Sand, from Heinrich Heine to Victor Hugo. Their contents offer rare glimpses into Chopin's childhood environment, his mind and character, his tragic love for George Sand, the origins of many of his compositions, the various musical influences which shaped his creative ideas and habits, and the artistic circles in which he moved

The most famous and popular edition of Chopin´s works prepared by I. J. Paderewski, L. Bronarski and J. Turczynski. The edition has been based primarily on Chopin´s autograph manuscripts, copies approved by him and first editions. The principal aim of the Editorial Committee has been to establish atext which fully reveals Chopin´s thoughts and corresponds to his intentions as closely as possible. Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in B flat minor Op. 9 No.1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in E flat mmajor Op.9 No.2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in B flat major Op. 9 No. 3 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in Fmajor Op.15 No.2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in F sharp major Op. 15 No.2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in G minor Op. 15 No. 3 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in C sharp minor Op.27 No. 1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in D flat major Op. 27 No. 2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in B flat major Op.32 No.1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in A flat major Op. 32 No. 2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in G minor Op. 37 No. 1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in G major Op. 37 No. 2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in C minor Op. 48 No.1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in F sharp minor Op.48 No.2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in F minor Op. 55 No. 1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in E flat major Op. 55 No. 2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturnin B flat major Op. 62 No. 1 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in E major Op. 62 No. 2 Chopin Fryderyk - Nocturn in E minor Op. 72 No. 1

Featuring a collection of works by the renowned composer Frederic Chopin, this sheet music is designed for solo piano performances. It includes a variety of pieces that showcase Chopin's signature style, characterized by expressive melodies and intricate harmonies. Musicians will find a range of compositions suitable for different skill levels, allowing for both practice and performance opportunities. This compilation serves as an essential resource for pianists looking to explore the depth of Chopin's musical genius.

This comprehensive edition of Chopin's works, meticulously prepared by I. J. Paderewski and others, draws from his autograph manuscripts and approved copies, aiming to faithfully capture the composer’s intentions. With 21 volumes, it stands as the most renowned collection of Chopin's music, providing an authentic representation of his artistic vision.

(Piano Solo). This collection of 30 well-loved original compositions and arrangements for piano presents a selection of pieces by Frederic Chopin that will delight any pianist. Besides the 'Raindrop Prelude' and other popular teaching pieces, the book also contains arrangementsof the two famous Piano Concertos E minor and F minor, the Krakowiak and many more. All the pieces are at intermediate level, with fingerings and suggested metronome speeds added. The collection appears in modern and user-friendly print format; it is recommended not only for tuition purposes, but for anyone who enjoys playing the piano as a hobby.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

for piano. Regarded as the highlight among Chopins polonaises, the great Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53 has also become known as octave polonaise because of the distinctive octave passages in the middle section. As was customary at that time, the work was published in a German, English and French first edition each. There also exists an autograph which served as an engravers copy for the German first edition. Some personal copies of Chopin pupils occasionally contain entries of the composer, thus providing additional information, e.g. original fingerings. Unfortunately, all three first editions contain a different,