The Pianist's Repertoire: Chopin. A Graded Practical Guide

This work is part of a series of comprehensive practical guides for the solo piano. A reference book for all levels - amateur, student, teacher and professional - the purpose of the series is to help pianists with their choice of music to suit their own styles and capabilities, and to discuss their technical and interpretive demands. This volume provides a complete survey of Chopin's music for solo piano, including a graded list of his works together with detailed suggestions for study and performance. An extended introduction places Chopin in the context of his time.

CONTENIDO:

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
More specific aspects of style
Some explanations and amplifications
Editions
Suggestions for further reading
A graded list of Chopin's work for solo piano
Author's notes
Preludes
Mazurkas
Waltzes
Polonaises
Nocturnes
Studies
Trois nouvelles etudes
Scherzos
Ballades
Sonatas
Impromptus
Rondos
Variations
Miscellaneous works
Works for solo piano without opus numbers
Other works
Persons mentioned in the text
Appendix
Bibliography
Index