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Chopin -- 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections. (A Practical Performing Edition). By Idil Biret and Valery Lloyd-Watts. By Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork CD Edition. Masterwork; Romantic. Intermediate; Late Intermediate. Book & CD. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.28050).

ISBN 0739047531. Masterwork; Romantic.

This Practical Performing Edition is a well-rounded introduction to Chopin's easiest piano pieces. It contains the familiar "Prelude in A Major," "Prelude in B minor" and "Prelude in E minor," three waltzes (published posthumously), six mazurkas and additional works. Ornaments are realized and fingering and pedal suggestions are provided. Biographical information and a brief discussion of each work further assist students with Chopin's style. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label by internationally renowned artist Idil Biret. Canadian recording artist and piano professor Valery Lloyd-Watts also performs some of the selections.

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Location: from Alabama

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

October 26, 2012

Great!

Great service, fast shipping and the book was exactly what we were looking for. We love it!

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5 star rating

Location: from Cedar Rapids, IA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

October 8, 2012

Playable and Beautiful

Real Chopin that is not our of reach of a competent, or pre-competent player. Musically, it is anything but easy. CD with it is great also.

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Location: from Wellington, NZ

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

April 25, 2008

Chopin Waltzes for the aspiring.

I love this book. At first glance there doesn't seem to be anything 'intermediate' about this and to be honest I wondered if I'd gotten something that was too 'easy' for me. But I had a go at one of the pieces and then listened to the CD. Well! The...

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