Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.742468

Composed by Franz Liszt. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 7 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #4412089. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742468).

The Consolations are a set of six solo piano works by Franz Liszt. The compositions take the musical

style of Nocturnes with each having its own distinctive style. Each Consolation is composed in either

the key of E major or D-flat major. E major is a key regularly used by Liszt for religious themes.

There exist two versions of the Consolations. The first (S.171a) was composed by Liszt between 1844

and 1849 and published in 1992 by G. Henle Verlag. The second (S.172) was composed between 1849

and 1850 and published in 1850 by Breitkopf & Härtel, containing the familiar Consolation No. 3,

Lento placido, in D-flat Major.

The third Consolation is in D-flat major and initially marked as Lento placido. It is the most popular of

the Consolations and also a favorite encore piece.

Its style is similar to the Chopin Nocturnes, in particular, it seems to have been inspired by Chopin’s

Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2. The similarity between the two works has been interpreted as a tribute to

Chopin who died in 1849, a year before the Consolations were published. This third Consolation is

however one of several of Liszt's works that take a style reminiscent of Chopin; some examples include

Liszt's Polonaises, Berceuse, Mazurka brillante, and his Ballades.

In 1883, years after composing the Consolation, Liszt received a Grand piano from the Steinway

Company with a design that included a sostenuto pedal. Liszt began transcribing this Consolation for

the new sostenuto pedal and in a letter to Steinway he wrote:

In relation to the use of your welcome tone-sustaining pedal I inclose two examples: Danse des

Sylphes, by Berlioz, and No. 3 of my Consolations. I have today noted down only the introductory bars

of both pieces, with this proviso, that, if you desire it, I shall gladly complete the whole transcription,

with exact adaptation of your tone-sustaining pedal.

Liszt recommended sparing usage of the sostenuto pedal in the interpretation of this Consolation and

opined on the positive effect it would have on the more tranquil passages.

Notes taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolations_(Liszt)#cite_note-

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1384065

Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 39 pages. David Fraser #968426. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384065).

David Fraserâ??s third composition is â??Sonata No.1 Gothicâ??, dedicated to Sergei Prokofiev, not as a representation of this genre of music, but in form. Specifically, Fraser uses a similar structure in Movement 1, starting at Measure 72 marked â??più mosso e con abbandonoâ?�, to the notoriously difficult â??colossaleâ?� section of Prokofievâ??s â??Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 16â??, Movement 1. The sonataâ??s Movement 3 also follows a structure parallel to Movement 4 of Prokofievâ??s aforementioned piano concerto, employing fiendishly challenging syncopated jumps in both hands. Written in ternary form, Movements 1 and 3 of Fraserâ??s sonata are in C minor; Movement 2 is in E-flat minor, instead of the expected relative or dominant key. This work has explosive sentiments of rage that elicit a sense of immensity and darkness, touching on the macabre yet maintaining an alluring nature. 

The inspiration for the second movement comes from the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. The music begins with Hansel and Gretel walking into the witchâ??s house made of gingerbread, cake, and candy. The children have a sense of unease and fright once they enter the house, which is demonstrated in the music by the eeriness and darkness of the harmonies. The term oscuro is found at the beginning of the music â?? this is the Italian word for dark. The repeat, which begins at measure 25, is marked sempre sotto voce which translates to always under the voice, meaning always in a hushed tonal quality and dynamic volume. This section represents the children trying to tip-toe out of the house without the witch taking notice. The repeat is almost identical to the beginning section, with the exception of measures 39 and 40 which have ties in the right hand; the similar measures 15 and 16 in the first section do not have these ties. The right-hand trills in measures 53 through 55 symbolize the children attempting to quietly turn a key to unlock the door, which would lead them to freedom.

This is the full version of the Sonata, containing all three movements, and is the third piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 39 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785680

Composed by E Grieg. Arranged by Grant Horsley. 19th Century,Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score. 8 pages. Grant Horsley #5206243. Published by Grant Horsley (A0.785680).

Nocturne op 54 no 4 by Grieg-Piano solo- Intermediate. Simplified Version
This arrangement I have placed at Intermediate although may be top end. The youtube link has the full score for you to assess.
It is a beautiful melody- so typical of Grieg. 

The arrangement is for the pianist who doesn't feel quite ready for the full version. I have arranged it in 3/4 time instead of 9/8 for ease of reading. Also some of the inside parts have been modified and split between the hands avoiding large stretches. I have tried to keep the spirit of the original in this arrangement.

It is very useful for a variety of events including, recitals and concerts, weddings and incidental music when required. 7 pages long 4.30 mins.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.790152

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Diamond S Music. Classical,Concert. Score. 14 pages. Diamond S Music #4269079. Published by Diamond S Music (A0.790152).

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 - 1st Movement, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique, was written in 1798 when the composer was 27 years old, and was published in 1799. It has remained one of his most celebrated compositions. Although commonly thought to be one of the few works to be named by the composer himself, it was actually named Grande sonate pathétique (to Beethoven's liking) by the publisher, who was impressed by the sonata's tragic sonorities. Prominent musicologists debate whether or not the Pathétique may have been inspired by Mozart's piano sonata K. 457, since both compositions are in C minor and have three very similar movements. The second movement, Adagio cantabile, especially, makes use of a theme remarkably similar to that of the spacious second movement of Mozart's sonata. However, Beethoven's sonata uses a unique motif line throughout, a major difference from Haydn or Mozart’s creation. This is the original Beethoven arrangement of this sonata., commonly known as Sonata Pathétique, was written in 1798 when the composer was 27 years old, and was published in 1799. It has remained one of his most celebrated compositions. Although commonly thought to be one of the few works to be named by the composer himself, it was actually named Grande sonate pathétique (to Beethoven's liking) by the publisher, who was impressed by the sonata's tragic sonorities. Prominent musicologists debate whether or not the Pathétique may have been inspired by Mozart's piano sonata K. 457, since both compositions are in C minor and have three very similar movements. The second movement, Adagio cantabile, especially, makes use of a theme remarkably similar to that of the spacious second movement of Mozart's sonata. However, Beethoven's sonata uses a unique motif line throughout, a major difference from Haydn or Mozart’s creation. This is the original Beethoven arrangement of this sonata. The Full Sonata (all 3 movements) is avail at: S0.482163

Other similar arrangements and selections from DIAMOND S MUSIC available at:https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/diamond-s-music/6940

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.885677

Composed by James McDonald. Baroque,Standards. Score. 4 pages. James McDonald #5317. Published by James McDonald (A0.885677).

Invention no.1 is one of many Inventions that I have written over the years. I don't have any pretensions about these pieces of music. I only have a great love and admiration for Johann Sebastian Bach's music. Once in a while I enjoy composing original music inspired by the style of great composers, without literally copying. I believe we can still add pieces that can be valuable and interesting to the music repertoire even when they relate to a music style created in the past. To me it is still music...I just hope you have fun playing it...

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.862647

Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Michael Bomier. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 6 pages. Michael Butkus-Bomier #3584637. Published by Michael Butkus-Bomier (A0.862647).

The Vocalise is a time-honored recital program item. Yet, there are only a handful, no pun intended, I guess!
of reasonable arrangements for piano solo. The Kocsis setting has a TON of extra arpeggios, mostly derived from the orchestral treatment by the composer.
My setting here takes the most economical and stylistically precise approach to integrating the original melody and accompaniment into a single musical expression. There are NO notes that are not directly on the page of the accomp or the tune. Notwithstanding,the piece is by no means a simple one, given its key, and the composer's penchant for borrowed chords. So, we have done our best to make the altered spellings both clear and still voice and key-relevant. A nice four-pages-facing layout for a single-sided printer. A modest tempo is presented, and the piece can go faster if you have the time to practice it enough! New edition has some changes to R-L hand distribution, and three editorial fixes. MBB  .

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1415377

Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Kevin P. Holt. 19th Century,Classical,Wedding. Score. 5 pages. Kevin P. Holtg #997112. Published by Kevin P. Holtg (A0.1415377).

Have you ever been to a really nice restaurant and had the pleasure of listening to a pianist playing while you eat? Or a wedding drinks reception while chatting with friends? Ever wished you could play in a similar way? This arrangement might be able to help. If you are around grade 7, give some of these individually arranged pieces by Kevin P. Holt a try and you could soon be entertaining your own dinner guests.

This Solo Piano version of Arabesque No. 1 was originally arranged for a wedding drinks reception I performed at. I have improved the stave spacing to make page turning a little easier at pages 2 and 4. Have fun!

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1384069

Composed by David Fraser. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. David Fraser #968430. Published by David Fraser (A0.1384069).

The inspiration for Hommages III. Sonata No. 1 â??Gothicâ??, Movement 2 comes from the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. The music begins with Hansel and Gretel walking into the witchâ??s house made of gingerbread, cake, and candy. The children have a sense of unease and fright once they enter the house, which is demonstrated in the music by the eeriness and darkness of the harmonies. The term oscuro is found at the beginning of the music â?? this is the Italian word for dark. The repeat, which begins at measure 25, is marked sempre sotto voce which translates to always under the voice, meaning always in a hushed tonal quality and dynamic volume. This section represents the children trying to tip-toe out of the house without the witch taking notice. The repeat is almost identical to the beginning section, with the exception of measures 39 and 40 which have ties in the right hand; the similar measures 15 and 16 in the first section do not have these ties. The right-hand trills in measures 53 through 55 symbolize the children attempting to quietly turn a key to unlock the door, which would lead them to freedom.

This is the second movement only of the Sonata which is the third piece from 'Hommages: Suite pour le Piano'. 5 pages. ISMN 979-0-800277-00-9.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1349649

By Antonio Vivaldi and Flavio Regis Cunha. By Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Baroque,Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #934417. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.1349649).

Antonio Vivaldi: Largo from Winter Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8 RV 297 L' inverno (for Piano)

Intermediate level.
Fomat: Concert 12 x 9 inches.
4 pages.
Duration: 2:00 min.
PLUS: Engraved and Published with Urtext Kapellmeister Music Fonts.

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Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1221057

By Kim Kirkman. By Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Kim Kirkman. 19th Century,Classical,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score. 2 pages. Kim Kirkman #817406. Published by Kim Kirkman (A0.1221057).

The famous Etude by Chopin arranged for solo piano (no black notes required).
I simplified the piece, keeping the main tune. I have changed one note of the melody to allow no black notes.
I have changed some of the harmony, but its still sounds beautiful.
Easy arrangement. Satisfying piece to play.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1029347

Composed by Brendan Reeves. Contemporary. Score. 4 pages. Brendan Reeves #4830769. Published by Brendan Reeves (A0.1029347).

Waltz No. 10 by Brendan Reeves

My favorite composer is Chopin. His influential work has inspired many composers, including myself, and this piece is in many ways a tribute to him and the Romantic style in which he composed.

Its purpose is to evoke feelings of love and beauty in those who listen.

When you listen to the piece, I hope you will appreciate the subtle details in the music. In addition, I hope you will feel how the music, in true Romantic style, builds to a climax and settles down again before ending.

It begins sweetly in dolce as the theme of the piece is revealed. As it continues, it moves into the B section of the piece which is played con brio. After the con brio section, it goes back to the dolce before finishing. The piece finishes in a style called leggerissimamente, meaning as light as can be.

The name of the piece, Waltz No. 10, is simply named for being the 10th waltz in a series of waltz’s I have composed.

I hope you enjoy listening to the piece as much as I have enjoyed creating it.