Music Featured in the Motion Picture The Pianist: Nine Pieces by Frederic Chopin for Piano Solo (Paperback)

by Frederic Chopin (Composer)

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Our piano solo collection contains nine Chopin pieces featured in Roman Polanski's Oscar-winning film, adapted from the autobiography of composer and pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who detailed his survival during World War II. Pieces include: Andante spianato, Op. 22 * Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 * Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 * Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17, No. 4 * Nocturne in C-sharp Minor (1830) * Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1 * Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 * Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 * Waltz No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634063006
• ISBN-13: 978-0634063008
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,366,801 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 , March 18, 2005

A Kid's Review

Before I start reviewing this product, I have to inform you that I am NOT 13/under ... Damn password ... anyways ... For me, Im usually very picky on *POP* music on piano. Its almost degrating to hear people play NEW AGE music on the piano, simply because my ears are trained classicaly. I just dont find it very appealing ... But, onto the review ... This book contains 9 of the songs that debuted ( well, actually theve been around for quite a long time ...) in the movie "THE PIANIST". And I thought to myself, well, I might as well give this book a shot, seeing as how the movie was INCREDIBLE, and the music completed it. Well, let me tell you something ... It took me 2 MONTHS, just to learn ONE of the songs. Which, by the way was the longest one in the book. In the movie, the pianist plays "Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23" to the german officer. And I simply fell in love with that particular song! So, I bought the soundtrack to the movie, then the piano book, and then started learning the piece. If youve ever gotten the chance to hear the FULL, ENTIRE version ( he only plays about half of the song to the german officer. ) then you well know that it sounds EXTREMELY difficult. Which it most CERTAINLY is ... So, I learned 1 line a day, sometimes 2, sometimes only a half a line. There are 84 lines in the piece, and I almost lost my sanity several times while trying to learn the piece. But, when I Played it at my uncles wedding reception, I got a standing ovation, and then I knew, that it was all worth it ... But be warned ... This book is NOT for beginners !!! NO NO NO NO NO !!! So, now that I have my official SHOW OFF piece, I guess I can go on to learn the other songs ... Go out and by this book !!! Your audience will love you for it !!!