Full Description
Getting to know the masterpieces of the classical repertoire is an exciting and enriching experience for young pianists. These collections contain a wonderful array of classics from the orchestral and operatic repertoire, superbly selected and arranged by Peter Gritton to be perfect for piano. They are for grades 2-3, including fingering and come complete with informative comments and the vital statistics of each piece. The perfect introduction to some of the greatest music ever written!
Contents
In the hall of the mountain King (Grieg); Sheep may safely graze (JS Bach); Wolfram's Song (Wagner); The elephant (Saint-Saens); Now is the month of maying (Morley); Come, ye sons of art (Purcell); Overture to Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck); The can can (Offenbach); Enigma theme (Elgar); St Anthony Chorale (Brahms); Policeman's song (Sullivan); Spring (Vivaldi); The wedding march (Mendelssohn); The flower duet (Delibes); Spartacus (Khachaturian); Air from water music (Handel); The creation (Haydn); The birdcatcher (Mozart); Minuet (Beethoven); Symphony No. 1 (Mahler); Dance of the sugar plum fairy (Tchaikovsky).
