Par FIELD JOHN. An influential early Romantic composer for piano, John Field (1782-1837) redefined the term 'nocturne. ' Field's dreamy, poetic style exerted a lasting effect on such later composers as Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann. This collection brings together the most popular and often performed of Field's nocturnes, along with a selection of his most important solo piano works./ Répertoire / Piano

12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own, or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1). / Piano

Par DOBRZYNSKI IGNACY FELIKS. Ignacy Feliks Dobrzynski wrote eight nocturnes for piano. Five of them were published in 1833–1834 in two books as Opp. 21 and 24, while the remainder appeared in various occasional collections issued much later. The Nocturne in A major was written in 1846 and belongs to the group of works composed by Dobrzynski during his tour of German cities. That tour was designed to increase the composer’s popularity and boost his finances. Besides concerts and meetings promoting Dobrzynski’s music, the ‘marketing campaign’ also included the publication of his new salon miniatures in particular cities. This Nocturne appeared in print in Berlin as Op. 52, together with a short mazurka constituting a transcription of the earlier song ‘Gdzie lubi’ (‘A fickle maid’). The form of this piece is based on an A-B-A1 scheme typical of the genre, with a quite elaborate epilogue. In section A, the composer based the melody on a one-bar motif in mazurka rhythm, which he combined with a bass led in widely spread chords, often used in nocturnes. He thus obtained a specifically idyllic mood. The sonorities, the type of melody and texture and, above all, the ornaments that appear as the work progresses bring to mind the early work of Fryderyk Chopin. The chordal section B, of lively expression, in the key of F sharp minor and a uniform triple rhythm, triggers associations with the middle section of Chopin’s Nocturne in A flat major, Op. 32 No. 2. After a short bridge, the reprise comprises a reiteration of the opening part of section A, which then passes into the epilogue, in which the composer splices motifs from both contrasting sections. It is difficult to date the second Nocturne published here and to establish the circumstances surrounding its composition. It was published posthumously (in 1868, in Warsaw), in the Album Pamiatkowe IG.F. Dobrzynskiego (‘Souvenir album of I. F. Dobrzynski’), which also contained two mazurkas, two songs and an excerpt from his incidental music for the play Konrad Wallenrod arranged for four hands. These compositions were not previously published and probably come from private collections. The Nocturne carries a dedication to Miss Wanda Miecznikowska. Determining the principal key of this work is rather problematic, since it falls into two tonally and expressively contrasting sections, divided by a lengthy caesura. An agitated, emotional episode in F minor (in A-B-A1 form, section B in A flat major), ending with a distinct conclusion, is followed, rather unexpectedly, by completely new material in the key of F major; adhering to a slower tempo and of very restrained expression, it serves as a sort of post scriptum, a lengthy and calming musical commentary to the foregoing segment. One may even gain the impression that this Nocturne is essentially a diptych consisting of two separate ‘songs without words’. Judging by its style, which is close to the lyric writing of Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy or John Field, with elements of the style brillant, this work could have been written earlier than the Nocturne in A major. One may also discern here a certain melodic-rhythmic similarity to the above-mentioned Nocturne in A flat major by Chopin. Both these Dobrzynski mazurkas could make interesting additions to the repertoire of both professional pianists and more advanced amateurs interested in nineteenth-century salon music. They may also enrich the programmes of concerts and broadcasts, particularly those devoted to Polish music, and also be included on the curricula of secondary schools of music. The present edition was based on the first editions. The proposed fingering in both works and the pedalling in the Nocturne in A major are entirely the work of the editors; other editorial performance markings are given in brackets. / Répertoire / Piano

Les musiques de Nuit instrumentales du XVIIIe siècle, destinées à être jouées en plein air, sont à l'origine du Nocturne. Mozart et Haydn ont composé des Notturni pour divers ensembles. Cependant, John Field est considéré comme le créateur du Nocturne pour piano. Chopin le tenait en grande estime et faisait souvent travailler à ses élèves les Nocturnes de ce pianiste et compositeur irlandais au même titre que les siens pour qu'ils se familiarisent avec le legato et qu'ils acquièrent un beau son. Frédéric Chopin compose 21 Nocturnes. L'année de composition de chaque Nocturne ne peut pas toujours être certifiée avec précision mais celle de leur publication est une référence exacte. Trois Nocturnes ont été édités après sa mort. Chopin a l'âme romantique et la musique de ses Nocturnes en exprime les états. L'ambiance crépusculaire est en effet propice aux tendres épanchements, à la mélancolie, aux improvisations poétiques et musicales, comme le dialogue de la Muse et du Poète dans la Nuit de Mai d'Alfred de Musset. Tout en conservant une forme classique (forme Lied A.B.A. généralement), Chopin s'éloigne de la romance et sublimise le Nocturne par son inspiration et son sens pianistique: la mélodie, influencée par le bel canto italien est plus ample et se développe en variations ornementales expressives, souvent chromatiques - l'harmonie est plus raffinée et plus audacieuse par ses dissonances et les dessins d'accompagnement de la basse en forme d'arpèges ou d'accords brisés sont plus ingénieux. Les Nocturnes de Chopin ont beaucoup contribué à sa célébrité et, malgré les difficultés techniques de certains, ils apparaissent comme une bonne introduction à la connaissance et à l'étude de ses autres oeuvres. Sources La présente édition des Nocturnes de Frédéric Chopin se réfère aux sources authentiques suivantes, à savoir: 1) Autographes, copies 2) Premières éditions 3) Exemplaires annotés (ayant appartenu à Ludwika Jedrzejewicz, soeur de F. Chopin, Société Chopin, Varsovie (M.l74), Camille Dubois O'Meara (1830-1907), élève de F. Chopin, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris Res.F. 980 et Jane Stirling (1804-1859), élève de F. Chopin, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris Res. Vma 241 Vol. 1 à 7. Edition en Fac Simile (J.J. Eigeldinger) B.N. Paris (1982) 4) Editions critiques (Oxford University Press (E. Ganche), Londres (1928-1932), Bibliothèque de l'Université Jagiellone, Cracovie (depuis 1943), Edition complète des oeuvres (Paderewski) - Vol. VII et XVIII P.W.M., Varsovie (1949), Wiener Urtext (Jan Ekier) éd. Schott-Universal, Mainz Wien (1980), et Editions Urtext Henle Veriag (E. Zimmermann) München (1966)Contenu : Chopin: Nocturnes Op.9 n°1 à 3 - Nocturnes Op.15 n°1 à 3 - Nocturnes Op.27 n°1 et 2 - Nocturnes Op.32 n°1 et 2 - Nocturnes Op.37 n°1 et 2 - Nocturnes Op.48 n°1 et 2 - Nocturnes Op.55 n°1 et 2 - Nocturnes Op.62 n°1 et 2 - Nocturne Op. posthume 72 n°1 - Nocturnes Op. posthume (index Brown n°49 et 108)Compositeur/Auteur : CHOPIN FrédéricDiscipline/Instrument : pianoCollection : UrtextSupport : PartitionStyle/Genre : classiqueDate de parution : juin-94Niveau de difficulté : 4Nombre de pages : 101

Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. Les musiques de Nuit instrumentales du XVIIIo siècle, destinées à être jouées en plein air, sont à l'origine du Nocturne. Mozart et Haydn ont composé des 'Notturni' pour divers ensembles. Cependant, John Field est considéré comme le créateur du Nocturne pour piano. Chopin le tenait en grande estime et faisait souvent travailler à ses élèves les Nocturnes de ce pianiste et compositeur irlandais au même titre que les siens pour qu'ils se familiarisent avec le 'legato' et qu'ils acquièrent un beau son. Frédéric Chopin compose 21 Nocturnes. L année de composition de chaque Nocturne ne peut pas toujours être certifiée avec précision mais celle de leur publication est une référence exacte. Trois Nocturnes ont été édités après sa mort. Chopin a l'âme romantique et la musique de ses Nocturnes en exprime les états. L'ambiance crépusculaire est en effet propice aux tendres épanchements, à la mélancolie, aux improvisations poétiques et musicales, comme le dialogue de la Muse et du Poète dans la 'Nuit de Mai' d'Alfred de Musset. Tout en conservant une forme classique (forme Lied A.B.A. généralement), Chopin s'éloigne de la romance et sublimise le Nocturne par son inspiration et son sens pianistique: la mélodie, influencée par le 'bel canto' italien est plus ample et se développe en variations ornementales expressives, souvent chromatiques, l'harmonie est plus raffinée et plus audacieuse par ses dissonances et les dessins d'accompagnement de la basse en forme d'arpèges ou d'accords prisés sont plus ingénieux. Les Nocturnes de Chopin ont beaucoup contribué à sa célébrité et, malgré les difficultés techniques de certains, ils apparaissent comme une bonne introduction à la connaissance et à l'étude de ses autres oeuvres. Nouvelle Edition revue et corrigée (1993) sous la direction de Dominique Geoffroy. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / classique / Répertoire / Piano

Ed. Maitland-Squire, Rev. Dover Edition. Famous early 17th century collection of keyboard music. 300 works by Morley, Byrd, Bull, Gibbons, etc. Modern notation. 469 pages. 'The most remarkable, and in many respects the most valuable collection of Elizabethan keyboard music' (Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians). The close to 300 airs, variations, fantasies, toccatas, pavanes, galliards, allemandes and courantes in these two volumes include some of the finest examples of Elizabethan and Jacobean Music: Morley, Gibbons, Farnaby, Warrock, Ferdinando Richardson, Peter Phillips, Tomkins and practically every other composer of the virginalistic school. John Bull and William Byrd, two of England's greatest composers are represented by over 100 works. The pieces herein, while composed for the virginal, can be played without difficulty on thepiano or any other keyboard instrument. Maitland and Squire set the music into modern notation, preserving faithfully the intent of the composers./ Recueil / Piano

This songbook contains 101 top hits, arranged for easy Piano. Featuring pieces from many different genres, Really Easy Piano: 101 Top Hits includes songs by Elton John, Snow Patrol, Frank Sinatra, Beyoncé, Abba and many more well-known artists. / Piano

Whether you fancy playing Chopin's Raindrop Prelude, funky jazz standards, the great film music of John Williams, or musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this special anthology will deliver! All pieces are presented in our brand new, easy-to-read notation style, complete with fingering, chord symbols and lyrics where appropriate. Suitable for pianists of grade 1 - 3 standard. / Piano

Feel the magic of love and romance in a selection of the most famous and well-loved pop-ballads by Robbie Williams, Sting, Cat Stevens, Ronan Keating, John Lennon, Joshua Kadison and others! With easy-to-play pieces and an accompanying CD with all pieces played by the author, this book is great fun for you and your audience! / Arrangement : Carsten Gerlitz / Partition CD /

Volume 1 of famous early 17th-century collection of keyboard music. Features 300 works by Morley, Byrd, Bull, Gibbons, etc. Content : I. Walsingham. John Bull (see No. LXVIII) II. Fantasia [IX]. John Munday III. Fantasia, Faire Wether, etc. John Munday IV. Pavana [I]. Ferdinando Richardson V. Variatio [I]. Ferdinando Richardson VI. Galiarda [I]. Ferdinando Richardson VII. Variation [I]. Ferdinando Richardson VIII. Fantasia [VII]. William Byrd IX. Goe from my Window. Thomas Morley (see No. XLII) X. Jhon come kisse me now. William Byrd XI. Galliarda to my L[ord] Lumley's Paven (see No. XLI). John Bull XII. Nancie. Thomas Morley XIII. Pavana [VII]. John Bull XIV. Alman [IX]. Anon XV. Robin [see No. CXXVIII). John Munday XVI. Pavana [II]. M. S. XVII. Galiarda [X]. John Bull XVIII. Barafostus' Dreame. Anon (see No. CXXXI) XIX. Muscadin (see No. CCXCIII). Anon XX. Alman [VII]. Anon XXI. Galiarda [I]. Anon XXII. Praeludium [VII]. Anon XXIII. Praeludium, El. Kiderminster. Anon XXIV. Praeludium [XIII]. William Byrd XXV. Praeludium [XIII]. Anon XXVI. The Irish Ho-Hoane. Anon XXVII. Pavane [VII]. Ferdinando Richardson XXVIII. Variatio [VII]. Ferdinando Richardson XXIX. Galiarda [I*]. Ferdinando Richardson XXX. Variatio [I*]. Ferdinando Richardson XXXI. The Quadran Pavan. John Bull (see No. CXXXIII) XXXII. Variation of the Quadran Pavan. John Bull XXXIII. Galiard to the Quadran Pavan. John Bull (see No. CXXXIV) XXXIV. Pavana [IX]. Dor. John Bull (see No. XLVIII) XXXV. Galiard to the Pavan [IX]. John Bull XXXVI. Saint Thomas Wake. John Bull XXXVII. In Nomine [X*]. John Bull XXXVIII. [Fantasia. IX*]. John Bull XXXIX. Pavana [IX]. Robert Johnson, set by Giles Farnaby XL. The Woods so wilde. Orlando Gibbons (see No. LXVII) XLI. Pavana of my L[ord] Lumley (see No. XI). John Bull XLII. Goe from my Window (see No. IX). John Munday XLIII. Praeludium [I]. John Bull XLIV. Gloria tibi Trinitas. John Bull XLV. Salvator Mundi. John Bull XLVI. Galliarda [VII]. John Bull XLVII. Variatio [VII]. John Bull XLVIII. Galiarda to the Paven No. XXXIV [IX]. John Bull XLIX. Praeludium. Thomas Oldfield L. In Nomine. William Blitheman LI. Ut, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La. John Bull LII. Fantasia [IX]. William Byrd (see No. C) LIII. The K[ing's] Hunt. Giles Farnaby LIV. Spagnioletta. Giles Farnaby LV. For two Virginals. Giles Farnaby LVI. Passamezzo Pavana. William Byrd LVII. Galiardas Passamezzo. William Byrd LVIII. The Carman's Whistle. William Byrd LIX. The Hunt's up. William Byrd (see No. CCLXXVI) LXI. Treg[ian's] Ground. William LXI. Monsieur's Alman. William Byrd LXII. Variatio. William Byrd LXIII. Alman [XIII]. William Byrd LXIV. Sellenger's Round. William Byrd LXV. Fortune. William Byrd LXVI. O Mistris myne. William Byrd LXVII. The Woods so wilde. William Byrd (see No. XL) LXVIII. Walsingham. (See No. I.) William Byrd LXIX. The Bells. William Byrd LXX. Tirsi, di Luca Marenzio. Ia. Parte intavolata di Pietro Philippi. Peter Philips LXXI. Freno. 2a. Parte. Peter Philips LXXII. Così morirò. 3a. Parte. Peter Philips LXXIII. Fece da voi. à 6. Peter Philips LXXIV. Pavana Pagget. Peter Philips LXXV. Galiarda [I**]. Peter Philips LXXVI. Passamezzo Pavana. Peter Philips LXXVII. Galiarda Passamezzo. Peter Philips LXXVIII. Chi fara fede al Cielo, di Alessandro Striggio. Peter Philips LXXIX. Bon Jour mon Cueur, di Orlando di Lasso. Peter Philips LXXX. Pavana Dolorosa. Treg[ian set by] Peter Philips LXXXI. Galiarda Dolorosa. Peter Philips LXXXII. Amarilli, di Julio Romano (Giulio Caccini). Peter Philips LXXXIII. Margott laborez. [Lasso, set by] Peter Philips LXXXIV. Fantasia [VII]. Peter Philips LXXXV. Pavana [VII]. Peter Philips LXXXVI. Le Rossignuol. [Lasso, set by] Peter Philips LXXXVII. Galliardo [VII]. Peter Philips LXXXVIII. Fantasia [XIII*]. Peter Philips LXXXIX. Fantasia. Nicholas Strogers XC. Alman [IX]. Martin Peerson XCI. Pavana, Bray. William Byrd XCII. Galiarda. William Byrd XCIII. Pavana. Ph. Tr. William Byrd XCIV. Galiarda [XIII*]. William Byrd XCV. Toccata. Giovanni Pichi XCVI*. Praeludium Toccata. J. P. Sweelinck XCVII. Pavana. Thomas Warrock XCVIII. Galiarda. Thomas Warrock XCIX. Praeludium. Galeazzo C. Praeludium to the Fancie, No. LII. William Byrd CI. Ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la. William Byrd CII. Ut, mi, re. William Byrd CIII. Fantasia [XIII]. William Byrd CIV. All in a Garden green. William Byrd CV. Heaven and Earth. Fre CVI. Praeludium [VII]. John Bull CVII. Veni. Anon CVIII. Fantasia [IX*]. John Bull CIX. Felix namque. Thomas Tallis

90 chefs d'oeuvres intemporels de la musique classique. Partitions piano. / Piano