Like rare gems that capture your imagination with their beauty and uniqueness, these short little-known piano pieces by some of the world's greatest composers will bring hours of unexpected pleasure. From MacDowell to Hollywood's Eric Korngold, Bach to Strayhorn, these are works that will enchant and surprise, and add variety and fun to your moments at the piano. Best of all, a FREE CD included with the book features Steinway Artist Joseph Smith performing every piece. Now you can hear beautiful interpretations to help you learn the pieces more easily and quickly, and to guide you with your own approach to the music. Plus, it is simply a beautiful album just for pure listening enjoyment. You'll find Debussy's lovely Homage to Haydn, a Christmas Carol by Grainger, Rossini's tender Caress for My Wife, a Hungarian Melody by Schubert, a childhood memory by Granados, and an early, lyrical waltz by Billy Strayhorn, the gifted jazz composer, protege and collaborator of Duke Ellington.You'll find the sweet piece that Toscanini sent as a love note, and a little known, quirky, fun-to-play jazz-age dance in 5/4 meter. These 18 pieces are guaranteed to delight you, and Joseph Smith's performances on the CD bring out all the subtle nuances that make them truly memorable. This is one piano book (and CD) that you will treasure for years to come!
Published by Ekay Music, Inc.
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CONTENTS Bach Adagio
Catalani In Dream
Cervantes The Peal of Laughter
Debussy Homage to Haydn
Europe and Dabney The Castles' Half and Half
Glinka Barcarolle
Grainger The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
Granados Memories ofInfancy
Korngold Entr'acte
MacDowell In Deep Woods
Ponce Despite All
Reicha Fugue No. 12
Respighi Canon
RossiniA Caress for My Wife
Schubert Hungarian Melody
Smetana Polka Poétique
Strayhorn Valse
Weber Andantino con moto