Piano Solos

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) after being rejected by the Milan Conservatory for " Privo di talento musicale" or "Lacking in musical talent", went on to become one of the greatest operatic composers in history. There were many others that dedicated themselves to opera, but Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner (1813-1883), "the Italian and the German", truly stood alone. Verdi wrote some thirty operas, but his fourth, "...

Exceptional Classics for Piano Level II is a natural progression from Book 1 which was designed for the beginning pianist. Level II features well-known pieces from a variety of composers selected for the advanced elementary and intermediate level pianist. Like its predecessor, strict attention has been given to the editing of this collection. The editor, Jonathon Robbins, has provided the student with necessary articulations and fingerings that w...

This unique collection contains 46 classical masterpieces from over 20 of the world's greatest composers. It eliminates the need for multiple teaching sources since all the most popular pieces are contained within one book. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins in the order of difficulty, the pieces work with a student, gradually increasing the level of difficulty as the student's ability progresses. Great care has gone into the layout, as a page turn is ...

Quasi Una Fantasia, Opus 27, No.2, later known as Moonlight Sonata, was dedicated to the 17-year old Countess Giulietta Guicciardi in 1801. She was a student of Beethoven's with whom he was deeply in love. It was published the following year by Cappi in 1802. The title "Moonlight" was not Beethoven's, but was suggested by poet Ludwig Rellstab in 1832. When he heard the piece, he envisioned a boat on the waters of LakeLucerne lit by moon...

Giacomo Pucccini (1858-1924) was a highly criticized yet respected operatic composer of Italian descent. Although he was overshadowed by his fellow countryman, Giusseppi Verdi, Giacomo created some memorable work. Although his critics were not too kind, Puccini's Opera "La Boheme" which premiered in 1896, stood the test of time and became his greatest triumph. From this great opera comes a great little waltz simply known as "Musett...

Experience the beauty of phrasing and interpretation by Marlane DuBois in Quest For Peace, one of the most beautiful collections ever published for piano. Take a break from a world of stress and turmoil and indulge in serenity. This Santorella Publication provides a calming effect and the story told by these six-featured "new-age" pieces are one of a kind. Loving Hearts ? Thought Waves ? Leningrad ? Colors ? Bridges ? Quest for Peace...

Remember fighting off the Sandman, desperately struggling to stay awake at the chance that you might catch a glimpse of Saint Nick. Every rustle or bump made you jolt from your quilted pod and race to the living room where the lit tree posed, draped in soft light. Still no Santa! It took all your energy to climb back into bed with your eyelids drawn and your body heavy. Tucked back in as best as you could with the sheets and pillows slightly dis...