33 pieces for violin and piano which are fun to play - this is what the new anthology of Wolfgang Birtel in the Violinissimo series has to offer! In addition to Joplin's eponymous work The Entertainer, the volume contains many other pieces .from classical .to .music on the lighter side, e.g. Fucik, Einzug der Gladiatoren, Rubinstein, Melody in F or Abreu, Tici Tico, Villoldo, El Choclo, Lincke, Berliner Luft, and other easily playable, but also lesser known, yet rewarding pieces.

"Easy Classical Favorites" is a collection of 12 famous classical works arranged for elementary piano. These top-requested familiar classics have been carefully arranged for students in levels 1-2 of most piano method books. The accompanying video contains a sheet music sample of each piece, along with each arrangement played in its entirety.

Included in this collection:Minuet (from the Anna Magdalena Bach notebook), Toccata in D Minor (J.S. Bach), Spring Concerto Theme (Vivaldi), A Little Night Music (Mozart), Theme from the Fifth Symphony (Beethoven), Für Elise (Beethoven), Theme from the Ninth Symphony (Beethoven), The Can-Can (Offenbach), Largo (Dvoand#345;ák), In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg), Russian Dance (Tchaikovsky), and The Entertainer (Joplin).

Like this collection, but looking for something more challenging? Check out my collections "More Easy Classical Favorites" (late elementary piano) and "Intermediate Classical Favorites" (early to mid-intermediate piano) by clicking on my publisher name above!

About the arranger: Chrissy Ricker is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with a Master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Chrissy enjoys composing and arranging music to motivate and challenge students of all ages. In addition to the works she publishes through SMP Press, Chrissy's piano music is also published by Kjos Music Company and Piano Pronto Publishing. Her music has appeared on the piano contest lists of many state and national teaching associations, including the National Federation of Music Clubs. Visit Chrissy's website at www.chrissyricker.com

"Intermediate Classical Favorites" is a collection of 10 famous classical works arranged for early to mid-intermediate pianists (pianists in level 3-4 of most piano method books). See the companion video for a sheet music and audio sample of the first page of each piece in the collection.

Included in this collection:Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J. S. Bach), Canon in D (Pachelbel), Rondo alla Turca (Mozart), Theme from Sonata in A Major (Mozart), Für Elise (Beethoven), Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven), Opening Theme from Concerto in A Minor (Grieg), Reverie (Debussy), Clair de Lune (Debussy), and The Entertainer (Joplin).

Like this collection but need something easier? Check out my "Easy Classical Favorites" and "More Easy Classical Favorites" collections here at Sheet Music Plus by clicking on my publisher name above!

About the arranger: Chrissy Ricker is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with a Master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Chrissy enjoys composing and arranging music to motivate and challenge students of all ages. In addition to the works she publishes through SMP Press, Chrissy's piano music is also published by Kjos Music Company and Piano Pronto Publishing. Her music has appeared on the piano contest lists of many state and national teaching associations, including the National Federation of Music Clubs. Visit Chrissy's website at www.chrissyricker.com