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Chopin Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 46 Works
by Frédéric Chopin
Of all the composers of piano music, it is Chopin whose works are most frequently performed. Musicians and music lovers delight in his lovely melodies, rich harmonies, captivating rhythms, and command of total keyboard sound.
This generous collection contains 46 of Chopin's most important and best-loved pieces, edited by Carl Mikuli and based on first-hand knowledge of the master's personal approach to these works. Included are the Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Berceuse, 3 Ecossaises, 5 Etudes (including the fiery "Revolutionary"), Fantaisie-Impromptu, "Marche Funèbre" from Sonata No. 2, 8 Mazurkas, 7 Nocturnes, 3 Polonaises (including the enormously popular "Militaire"), 9 Preludes, Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, and 6 Waltzes (including the "Minute Waltz").
Reprinted from authoritative sources, this superb collection brings together a splendid selection of pieces in one convenient, attractive, low-priced volume that will provide lasting enjoyment to a wide range of pianists and music lovers.
Dover (1998) original compilation of 46 works originally published by G. Schirmer, New York, in 1894 and 1895.
Table of Contents for Chopin Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 46 Works
| Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 | | Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57 | | Three Ecossaises, Op. 72, No. 3 | | 1. D Major | | 2. G Major | | 3. D-flat Major | | Five Etudes | | C Minor, Op. 10, No. 12 ("Revolutionary") | | E Major, Op. 10, No. 3 | | G-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5 ("Black Key") | | G-flat Major, Op. 25, No. 9 ("Butterfly") | | A-flat Major, Op. 25, No. 1 ("Harp") | | Fantasie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66 | | Eight Mazurkas | | B-flat Major, Op. 7, No. 1 | | A Minor, Op. 7, No. 2 | | A Minor, Op. 17, No. 4 | | B Minor, Op. 33, No. 4 | | G Minor, Op. 67, No. 2 | | C Major, Op. 67, No. 3 | | A Minor, Op. 68, No. 2 | | F Major, Op. 68, No. 3 | | Marche Funèbre from Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 | | Seven Nocturnes | | B-flat Minor, Op. 9, No. 1 | | E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 | | D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 | | G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1 | | C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1 | | F Minor, Op. 55, No. 1 | | E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 | | Three Polonaises | | A Major, Op. 40, No. 1 ("Militaire") | | F-sharp Minor, Op. 44 | | A-flat Major, Op. 53 ("Heroic") | | Nine Preludes, Op. 28 | | No. 1 in C Major | | No. 2 in A Minor | | No. 4 in E Minor | | No. 6 in B Minor | | No. 7 in A Major | | No. 15 in D-flat Major | | No. 20 in C Minor | | No. 22 in G Minor | | No. 24 in D Minor | | Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 | | Six Waltzes | | E-flat Major, Op. 18 (Grande Valse brillante) | | A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2 (Grande Valse brillante) | | D-flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute Waltz") | | C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 | | A-flat Major, Op. 69, No. 1 | | E Minor, Op. Posthumous |
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