Mozart - Simplified Piano Solos: 57 Selections from Symphonies, Concertos, Operas and Piano Works for Piano Solo (World's Greatest Classical Music) [Paperback]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000 | Series: World's Greatest Classical Music

This excellent collection in our acclaimed classical series features easy to intermediate arrangements of 57 selections from symphonies, concertos, operas and piano works, including: Agnus Dei * Alleluia * Don Giovanni * Eine kleine Nachtmusik * Funeral March for Maestro Counterpoint * The Magic Flute * Requiem * and more. Also available: Mozart - Piano Solo 00220025 $14.95

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634019546
• ISBN-13: 978-0634019548
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,789,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A sparklng Mozart medley, October 16, 2010

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Mae Stroshane "pianomama" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mozart - Simplified Piano Solos: 57 Selections from Symphonies, Concertos, Operas and Piano Works for Piano Solo (World's Greatest Classical Music) (Paperback)

I'm enjoying this treasury of favorite Mozart themes. It's exactly what the title says, and more. Somewhat simplified (obviously) but Mozart's clear, sparkling sound isn't lost. Some pieces, like the lovely "Ave Verum Corpus" are easily within reach of beginners, and there's a terrific arrangement of that all-time chestnut,"Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" - all three movements! The arias can be a challenge, but it's great fun to play the famous "Queen of Night" aria with its coloratura and high B flats (without having to sing them!)
The arrangements can be long, as they are complete and not watered down, such as "La ci darem la mano (from Don "Giovanni) seems to go on and on. I would say most of this book is a comfortable intermediate level, and easy to read. My only quibble is - as with most new music books - it's a pain to keep open without fussing with clips for every page turn.
That's a minor complaint. This is a MAJOR pleasure!

5.0 out of 5 stars can't tell a book by it's cover..., May 23, 2006

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Arena Connery "Arena" (Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart - Simplified Piano Solos: 57 Selections from Symphonies, Concertos, Operas and Piano Works for Piano Solo (World's Greatest Classical Music) (Paperback)

The painting on the front of this book is charming but rather odd - the boy being tossed into the air has contorted limbs. But once you open it up, you'll fall in love with it. Eggshell colored paper and beautiful engraving make this a treat to play from. There's really a fairly wide range of difficulty in this book - songs an advance player could sight read and others that will take some practicing. But the melodies are familiar and the arrangements retain the integrity of the originals. Try it out!