Henle Verlag Piano Album - From Bach To Gershwin - ALL-time Favorites
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Summary of This Score
Designed to celebrate 75 years of Henle Urtext editions, this publication highlights the enduring success of G. Henle editions through a selection of 17 famous and frequently played piano pieces. Presented in their chronological order, they form a true thread to explore the evolution of piano writing, from Baroque and Classical forms to the colors of the 20th century. The collection notably includes: Invention No. 1 in C major BWV 772 (Bach), Piano Sonata in B minor K. 87 (Scarlatti), Fantasy in D minor KV 397 (Mozart), Bagatelle "Für Elise" in A minor WoO 59 (Beethoven), Impromptu in A-flat major D 935 (Schubert), "Von fremden Ländern und Menschen" op. 15 no. 1 (Schumann), Funeral March (Sonata op. 35) (Chopin), Waltz (simplified version) op. 39 no. 15 (Brahms), Arietta op. 12 no. 1 (Grieg), Prelude in C-sharp minor op. 3 no. 2 (Rachmaninoff), Gymnopédie No. 1 (Satie), Prelude in A minor op. 11 no. 2 (Scriabin), Pavane pour une infante défunte (Ravel), The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Debussy), II Langsam op. 19 no. 2 (Schoenberg), Dance of the Stick BB 68 no. 1 (Bartók), and Preludes for piano no. 2 (Gershwin). An ideal album to build a varied program, work on style, and enrich one's solo piano repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Edition | G. Henle | Genre | Classical sheet music (piano collection) |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Difficulty | Easy to moderately difficult |
| Collection | Henle Urtext | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in this piano collection?
The table of contents includes 17 pieces, ranging from Bach's Invention No. 1 BWV 772 to Gershwin's Preludes for piano No. 2. Featured works include Mozart's Fantasy KV 397, Beethoven's "Für Elise" WoO 59, Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1, and Debussy's La fille aux cheveux de lin.
What level is required to play Piano Album - From Bach To Gershwin?
The difficulty ranges from easy to moderately challenging. Some pages, such as Brahms' Waltz op. 39 No. 15, are provided in a simplified version.
Are the scores organized in chronological order of composers?
The 17 works are arranged chronologically, from Bach and Scarlatti to Bartók and Gershwin. This organization allows exploration of the evolution of piano writing from the Baroque and Classical periods through the 20th century.
Is this a solo piano score?
The instrumentation specified is piano, with the genre defined as a classical piano collection.
Which edition is used in this Henle album?
This publication is part of the Henle Urtext series and is edited by G. Henle. Its release celebrates 75 years of Henle Urtext editions.
