Wiener Urtext From Bach to Schoenberg

Wiener Urtext From Bach to Schoenberg at a glance

With Wiener Urtext From Bach to Schoenberg, the traditional publisher of sheet music presents a comprehensive collection of piano works that includes both well-known masterpieces and hidden gems of the piano literature. This edition, with its medium to difficult pieces, is ideal for experienced pianists who are looking for a challenge and want to expand their repertoire with melodies ranging from the baroque art of Bach to the modern music of Schoenberg.

Authentic piano sheet music

The pieces in this collection are in the UrtextUrtext:
The term "Urtext" refers to an edition of a piece of music that is as close as possible to the composer's original. Errors and later changes are corrected to ensure that the music is presented as authentically as possible. and are therefore as close as possible to the composers' original manuscripts. This unadulterated presentation makes it possible to interpret the music as it was originally intended and at the same time offers a deep insight into the compositional intentions and techniques of the virtuosos.

Diverse selection

The music book covers an impressive range of musical eras and styles. In addition to classics such as Bach's toccatas and Beethoven's sonatas, you will also find lesser-known works such as charming ragtimes that offer a refreshing change of pace and challenge. This variety makes the collection a valuable resource for pianists looking for new repertoire or preparing for competitions and performances.

Careful edition

Each work in this edition is provided with a clearly laid out printed image, making it easier to read and interpret the music. This is complemented by professionally selected fingeringFingering:
Fingering refers to the arrangement of the fingers on a musical instrument to play a particular piece. This is important to ensure an appropriate hand position and better control over the notes.which has been compiled by experts to master technical challenges and optimize musical expression on the instrument. These practical tips are indispensable for learning challenging pieces and help to develop your skills.

Contents:

• Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata in E minor BWV 914 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Domenico Scarlatti: Two Sonatas in G major K. 259 and 260 . . . . . 12
• Joseph Haydn: Sonata in A flat major Hob. XVI:46 . . . . . . . . 23
• Embellishments by Robert D. Levin . . . . . . . . 38
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio in B minor K. 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in C minor Op. 10/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
• Facsimile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
• Franz Schubert: Impromptu in G flat major Op. 90/3 . . . . . . . . 59
• Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Song without Words in G minor Op. 53/3 . . . . . . 68
• Frédéric Chopin: Impromptu in G flat major Op. 51 . . . . . . . . . 74
• Robert Schumann: Arabesque in C major Op. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
• Franz Liszt: Liebestraum No. 3 in A flat major . . . . . . . . . 90
• Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Le Bananier Op. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
• Johannes Brahms: Rhapsody in G minor Op. 79/2 . . . . . . . . . . . 102
• Edvard Grieg: Albumblad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
• Isaac Albéniz: Prélude from: Chants d'Espagne Op. 232/1 . 112
• Claude Debussy: Prélude X (La Cathédrale engloutie) . . . . . . 120
• Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
• Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 3/2 . . . . . . . . . 129
• Arnold Schoenberg: Six Little Piano Pieces Op. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
• Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
• Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153