by StephenCoombs (Editor)
Romantic Piano Repertoire Level 1 is an exploration of some of the finest Romantic piano repertoire for intermediate level pianists (Grades 4-6). Discover the composers and musical styles of France, Russia and America, from Debussy and Franck to Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, Joplin and MacDowell.
This collection includes well-known masterpieces, neglected gems and great new discoveries, carefully selected and edited by one of the UK's foremost pianists, Stephen Coombs.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
Published: 29 Aug 2007
ISBN 10: 0571529054
ISBN 13: 9780571529056
This is a real treasure trove for teachers and students who will thrill and delight at the neglected gems and new discoveries. Although selected for students who are technically at Intermediate level, the wide range of mood, excitement and character will delight everyone and enhance any concert programme, and they would also all make ideal encores.
Piano Professional, Summer 2008
.... a worthy anthology, mainly because it includes American composers that are otherwise neglected and pieces by relatively famous composers that do not often get into print.
Music Teacher, April 2008
The fingering, where given, is instructive and helpful as you'd expect from the editing concert pianist, while the formatting of the music is easy on the eye.
Pianist, March 2008