Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book & CD) [Paperback]

Frederic Chopin (Author), Willard A. Palmer (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2004

Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivid melodies and lush harmonies. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances.

Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company; 2nd edition (December 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739036858
• ISBN-13: 978-0739036853
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction., September 25, 2006

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This review is from: Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book & CD) (Paperback)

This doesn't try to be really challanging, but it does give tons of good pieces to start with. I'd say it's a good way to get to know our friend Chopin and his music. It has a pretty even mix of various music styles from Preludes to a Polonaise or two. In general the pieces get harder as you progress through the book (as is usual). The volume is clean and does contain some suggestions on how to play some tricky parts. However, these suggestions are written in the book with the lightest of font which can make reading them a chore (the darkness varies to show what was written by Chopin and what is simply suggested). As I said before: it's a good beginning book which will prepare you for some more comprehensive volumes.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Chopin's piano music, April 6, 2008

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P. Masuda "music maniac" (Encino, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book & CD) (Paperback)

As a piano teacher I am always searching for collections that are user
friendly for my students. This collection contains shorter works, in their original form, with accurate detail and editorial suggestions
as to interpretation. I would recommend this book to everyone wanting
a first time introduction to Chopin's most famous works!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect Chopin, August 6, 2007

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Marcel L'hostis "MLH" (Yerres, 91330 France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book & CD) (Paperback)

Alas, the last waltz suffered two cuts.
Well, 18 whole pieces out of nineteen is almost perfect.