Fresh-sounding, playable piano arrangements have always been the hallmark of John Brimhall's books. His new series for Carl Fischer, which made a notable debut this summer, consists of two types of collections, one devoted to music by individual composers (Composer Series), the other to the major genres of music (Masterworks Series). The two newest releases in the Masterwork Series are devoted to two genres of music that have always been popular with amateur pianists: Opera and Ballet. Expertly chosen and tailored for players with only a few years experience, these collections are full of memorable music that will be fun to play. Contains: "Celeste Aida" from Aida (Verdi); Adele's Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus (J. Strauss); Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni); "La Donna e Mobile" from Rigoletto (Verdi); Meditation from Thais (Massenet); "Habanera" and Toreador Song from Carmen (Bizet); "Un Bel Di" from Madama Butterfly (Puccini) and more - 24 titles in all. Also available: PL1110 - Brahms Made Easy / PL1111 - Tchaikovsky Made / PL1112 - Chopin Made Easy / PL1113 - Liszt Made Easy / PL1114 - Symphonic Themes Made / PL1115 - Piano Classics Made Easy / PL1116 - Concerto Themes Made Easy
