| Waltzes (Complete): A Practical Performing Edition, Book & CD [With CD] Contributor(s): Chopin, Frédéric (Composer), Palmer, Willard A. (Composer), Biret, Idil (Composer) |
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ISBN: 0739047558 ISBN-13: 9780739047552 Publisher: Alfred Music OUR PRICE: $13.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: The 17 waltzes comprising this volume are among Chopin's most popular compositions. Composed over a period of 20 years (from 1827 to 1847), only eight waltzes were published during Chopin's lifetime. Many of the others were written as gifts for women with whom he was acquainted. This Practical Performing Edition is clearly spaced for ease in reading and contains a thematic index. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. She has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Music | Musical Instruments - Piano & Keyboard - Music | Individual Composer & Musician - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical |
| Series: Alfred Masterwork CD Edition |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.96" W x 11.88" (0.81 lbs) 104 pages |
