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Islamey (Fantasie Orientale) (Fantaisie Orientale). By M. Balakirew. Edited by Julius Chaloff. Piano. For Piano. Carl Fischer Superior Edition. Classical. Solo part. Standard notation. 25 pages. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.S2255).

ISBN 0825829801. With Standard notation. classical.

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John S

Location: from Ireland

Difficulty Level:
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February 17, 2012

Interesting edition.

I learnt this piece using the Peters Edition, but I find this version interesting, as the editor has recorded the piece. His editorial additions are quite extensive, and he includes pedal markings -which I assume correspond with his recording. For anyone studying this piece for competitions or concerts, I would...

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Stephon

Location: from

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July 31, 2008

Amazing

This piece is Amazing! Balakirev wrote different variations of this piece but this edition by far is the best. The fingering is flawless and notes by the editor make this piece attain-able...you want a great concert piece...pick this one up

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Stephen Bedding

Location: from Melbourne, Australia

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

March 1, 2007

Oriental Fantasy

Well let's not beat about the bush. This is a tough score to play. I am a reasonably talented amateur but I do not expect ever to be able to present this piece at a concert. I just wanted to see what it looked like. Islamey deserves its reputation as...

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Anonymous

Location: from europe

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

August 29, 2004

This piece rocks!

I love this piece!I learnt it in my fifth year of piano lessons.It wasnt as hard as I expected it to be.Its such a fun piece to play.Would recommend it to any serious piano student.

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Larry Sue

Location: from Mountain View, CA

February 6, 2003

Islamey = Everest!

I first heard 'Islamey' on a player piano years ago, and three decades later, I decided to accept the challenge (I'm glad I waited!). Chaloff's edition is nicely done, and comes with many useful fingerings (be prepared, however, to work out your own at times - every person's hands are...

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