This collection contains all eight movements of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky?s ever-popular ?Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a.? While maintaining characteristics of the original work, subtle variations add a contemporary interpretation creating simplified, yet festive piano solos. This collection is the perfect addition to the classical holiday repertoire for the intermediate pianist.


These arrangements were created to make challenging classical music more accessible for the intermediate player or easier to sight-read by more advanced players. Another feature of these arrangements is they are consistent at the intermediate skill level throughout each piece. Many have been simplified and only include excerpts from the longer original movements. Other simplified characteristics include easier key signatures and timings and some melodies were modified to create a smoother flow between phrases.

Each of the 8 arrangements is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples.

Titles in this collection include:
Miniature Overture
March
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Russian Dance (Trepak)
Arabian Dance
Chinese Dance
Dance of the Reed Flutes
Waltz of the Flowers