Durand SAINT-SAENS C. - OEUVRES POUR PIANO - VOLUME II (VALSES) - PIANO
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Summary of This Sheet Music
Designed for piano, this sheet music gathers a series of waltzes and related pieces that showcase the full range of piano writing: elegance of dance, inner singing, three-beat rhythmic impulse, and character nuances ranging from lightness to gravity. The collection is suitable both for daily practice (setup, rhythmic regularity, articulation) and for program preparation thanks to the diversity of keys and moods. Some pages invite careful attention to fluidity and phrase breathing, others require more control in harmony changes, accents, and maintaining a stable accompaniment, essential for making the waltz "turn" without stiffness.
You will find the following titles, presented as is: Waltz in A major, from the "Album for Piano" opus 72 no. 4 - Canarian Waltz in A minor opus 88 - Cute Waltz in E-flat major opus 104 - Nonchalant Waltz in D-flat major opus 110 - Languorous Waltz in E major opus 120 - Cheerful Waltz in B-flat major opus 139 - Minuet and Waltz opus 56 - Étude in Waltz Form in D-flat major opus 52 no. 6 - Danse Macabre - Waltz from "Étienne Marcel" - Ascanio Finale, no. 11 from "Divertissement" - Slow Waltz, from the ballet "Javotte"
This content allows approaching the waltz from several angles: salon waltz, stage waltz, character piece, and étude. It is an excellent foundation for developing a more flexible playing style, a natural pulse, and a more expressive interpretation, while enriching your piano sheet music library with a coherent set centered around the "waltz" style.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which waltzes are included in Saint-Saëns' Piano Works Volume II?
The collection notably includes the Valse canariote opus 88, the Valse mignonne opus 104, and the Valse gaie opus 139, as well as a Waltz in A major extracted from the Album for piano opus 72 No. 4.
Is this sheet music intended for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano; no other instrumental part is mentioned.
What technical aspects can be practiced with these Saint-Saëns waltzes?
The pieces address rhythmic regularity and articulation within the triple meter pulse. Certain passages require control of harmonic changes and accents. Maintaining a stable accompaniment helps preserve the fluidity of the waltz.
Is Danse macabre included in this volume of waltzes?
Danse macabre is listed among the pieces, along with the Menuet and waltz opus 56 and the Étude in the form of a waltz opus 52 No. 6.
What piano level is required to play Volume II?
No specific difficulty level is indicated. The description mentions demands for fluidity, phrasing breath, and mastery of accents depending on the pieces. The variety of keys and moods allows for program preparation centered around the waltz.
