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2012

ClassiCal HigHligHts20 Famous masterpieces

schott piano Lounge series

with a cD oF perFormances

arr. Carsten GerlitzArranger Carsten Gerlitz invites some of the most famous classical composers into his piano lounge.

In this volume, you will find some of the most beautiful classical works, with a new, stylish, pop feel. Includes: Bolero (Ravel) • Reverie (Schumann) • Love Dream (Liszt) • and more. Easy to Intermediate Level.49018831 Book/CD ................................................$22.99

ClassiCal Piano antHology, Vol. 130 originaL works

with a cD oF perFormances

edited and recorded by Nils FrankeGraded works by Classical period composers in progressive order. Includes music by Mozart, Beethoven, Hummel, Haydn,

Schubert, and others. Ideal for those looking to broaden their playing and teaching repertoire. Easy Level.49018699 Book/CD ................................................$14.99

Also available:49018814 Volume 2, Book/CD ...............................$14.99

(Available in Spring 2012)49018815 Volume 3, Book/CD ...............................$14.99

(Available in Fall 2012)49018816 Volume 4, Book/CD ...............................$14.99

Bernd frank: latin for two8 Latin pieces For piano Duet

schott popuLar music series

with a cD oF perFormance anD Backing tracks

Bernd Frank, professor of jazz piano and music theory at the Mainz Musikhochschule,

composed these easy piano duets for beginner’s lessons. As in Diabelli’s famous Melodious Exercises, the primo player plays only on pentatonic scales. This has led to the creation of rhythmically and melodiously interesting pieces – with exciting harmonies, fascinating Latin rhythms and song-like melodies. Easy Level.49018829 Book/CD ................................................$21.99

tHe great Book of studies100 BeautiFuL stuDies For piano

pianissimo series

ed. Hans-Günter HeumannThe educational benefit of studies for a pianist’s training is undisputed among most experts. The Great Book of Studies includes studies

by Bertini, Burgmüller, Czerny, Duvernoy, Gurlitt, Heller, Lemoine, Schumann, Türk, and others. Divided in 14 chapters, each dealing with specific technical issues. Easy Level.49018781 ..............................................................$17.99

toBias PiCker: ColleCted works for solo PianoThis collection traces an evolution in Tobias Picker’s writing for piano from the virtuosic challenges of his Four Etudes for Ursula and the jazzy, urbane landscape of Keys to the City to the lyrical simplicity of Old and

Lost Rivers, ... when soft voices die ..., and The Blue Hula.49017579 ..............................................................$24.95

eduard PütZ: Pas de deuxpiano Duet

ed. Maria Zeidler-KröllEduard Pütz (1911-2000) was influenced by Hindemith, Stravinsky, Messiaen, and Stockhausen. He was also fascinated by the expressive language of jazz, and explored

ways of achieving a compositional synthesis of these sound worlds. Pas de deux, a free atonal work, uses harmonies characterized by fourth chords and employs jazz-inspired rhythmic and melodic gestures. Intermediate Level.49018830 ..............................................................$17.99

romantiC Piano musiC23 pieces For piano Duet

ed. Klaus BörnerTwo-volume collection drawing from the vast repertoire of 19th-century music for piano duet. Includes lesser known gems, and works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Dvorák, Schumann, Brahms, Fauré, Moszkowski, and others.

A creatively compiled collection to add to the piano duet repertoire.49018419 Volume 1 ................................................$14.9949018779 Volume 2 ................................................$14.99

JoHn skiBa: noCturneA highly emotive piece for solo piano, exploring the full expressive range of the instrument. The piece’s lyrical melodic lines and rich harmonies make this an attractive addition to any performer’s repertoire. Suitable for professional or amateur pianists, this piece is

perfect for a range of concert situations. Intermediate to Advanced Level.49018827 ................................................................$8.99

Also Available:49018826 Peace .......................................................$5.9949018828 Song for Iker ............................................$6.99

temPo! temPo!40 originaL piano pieces

schott piano cLassics series

ed. Monika Twelsiek40 fast and wild pieces from the Baroque to modern era. Music by Bach, Burgmüller, Clementi, Czerny, Grieg, Handel, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and others. Challenging the tempo-

loving pianist, this large collection of etudes, scherzos, variations and very lively character pieces are a treasure trove for piano lessons.49018372 ..............................................................$17.95

mikis tHeodorakis: songs for Piano, Volume 140 seLecteD pieces

arr. Tatiana PapageorgiouSelection of music by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (b. 1925) arranged for piano, including song cycles, ballets, film music, and more. Inspired

by ancient Greek mythology and scenes of everyday life, the music reflects the composer’s fight for freedom and his love of the Greek people. Intermediate Level.49018448 ..............................................................$24.99

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ludwig Van BeetHoVen: symPHony no. 5 in C-minor, oP. 67in a simpLe arrangement For piano By hans-günter heumann

get to know cLassicaL masterpieces series

The main themes of Beethoven’s epic symphony now appear

in this easy arrangement for piano. Complemented by explanatory texts and imaginative colorful illustrations, this volume gives all piano players the opportunity to get to know this orchestral masterpiece. Intermediate Level.49018388 .............................................................$12.95

CHanging faCesnew piano works

ed. Corey FieldSeven new intermediate piano works from some of the 21st century’s leading composers, includes: Beaser Landscape with Bells, Ince My friend Mozart, Paulus Dance, Picker Old and Lost Rivers, Rouse Little Gorgon,

Schwantner Veiled Autumn, Singleton Changing Faces.49012679 .............................................................$12.95

Claude deBussy: tHe little negropiano Duet

arr. Uwe KornOne of the first classical piano pieces to make use of stylistic elements from jazz. Originally published in the Méthode élémentaire de Piano by Théodore Lack in 1909. Now

available in an easily arranged version for piano duet.49018832 ...............................................................$5.99

anton diaBelli: let’s swing, mr. diaBelli!14 Jazzy pieces

piano Duet

with a cD oF perFormances anD accompaniments

arr. Uwe KornDiabelli’s Melodic Exercises, Op. 149 have lasted for over 200

years, and they are still very popular among today’s pupils, teachers, and music lovers. This volume also contains a few newly composed pieces inspired by Diabelli’s idea to make music with five fingers as varied as possible.49017974 Book/CD ................................................$17.95

easy Piano ClassiCs30 Famous piano pieces From Bach to gretchaninoFF

schott piano cLassics series

ed. Marianne MagoltCollection of easy Baroque, Classical and Romantic piano pieces that are perfectly

suited for a student’s first recital. The accompanying CD encourages personal interpretation.49017539 Book/CD ................................................$14.95

fritZ emonts: tHe euroPean Piano metHodFollowing the successful piano method published between 1958 and 1962, The European Piano Method represents a new textbook which takes into account the development of modern piano pedagogy. With

songs from many European countries, improvisation and listening exercises, duets, and color illustrations. German/English/French.49007644 Volume 1, Book .....................................$14.9549007645 Volume 1, Book/CD ................................$22.9549007646 Volume 2, Book .....................................$14.9549007647 Volume 2, Book/CD ................................$22.9549013153 Volume 3, Book .....................................$14.9549007648 Volume 3, Book/CD ................................$22.95

gaBriel fauré: dolly, oP. 56six pieces For piano Duet

ed. Maria Zeidler-KröllBased on original scores and first editions, with historical notes.

49018253................................................................$18.95

Cornelius gurlitt: tHe Beginner, oP. 211piano, Four hanDs

schott piano cLassics series

ed. Anne-Kathrin BrehlGurlitt is one of the co-founders of 19th century piano teaching. The Beginner is ideal for music lessons at elementary and intermediate levels or for use as

duos for pupil and teacher. Includes 22 pieces presented in order of increasing levels of difficulty.49018129................................................................$12.95

Cornelius gurlitt: Hours of rest, oP. 10226 pieces in aLL maJor anD minor keys For piano Duet

ed. Isolde Weiermüller-BackesCornelius Gurlitt’s (1820-1901) varied and abundant piano oeuvre, inspired by his work as a music teacher, is undiminished even today and still of great

educational significance. Opus 102 was first published by Schott in 1880. These 26 varied miniatures provide a sensible and systematic addition to beginners’ lessons.49018780 .............................................................$12.99

pianissimo series

eine kleine naCHtmusik60 cLassicaL masterpieces in easy piano arrangements

ed. Hans-Günter Heumann60 pieces from 29 composers, including: Ludwig van Beethoven • Marc-Antoine Charpentier • George Gershwin • Edvard Grieg • George Frideric Handel •

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Carl Orff • Robert Schumann • and more.49018137................................................................$16.95

für elisethe 100 most BeautiFuL cLassicaL originaL piano pieces

ed. Hans-Günter HeumannIncludes pieces from the Baroque to the 20th century. Apart from individual pieces, there are also easy sonatas and sonatinas by Haydn, Cimarosa,

Clementi, Mozart and Beethoven included. With fingerings and notes on ornamentation.49017560................................................................$16.95

lieBestraum (dream of loVe)the 50 most BeautiFuL originaL piano pieces

ed. Hans-Günter Heumann50 intermediate piano works by 22 composers from the Baroque to the 20th century. Includes works by J.S. Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert,

Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Gershwin, and more.49017735................................................................$16.95

stePHen Heller: 25 melodiC studies, oP. 45ed. Moritz Mayer-Mahr and Wilhelm OhmenStephen Heller (1813-1888) is one of the most important representatives of the Romantic character piece. His Opus 45 displays varied, charming

idiomatic figurations in a harmonically simple and pleasing Romantic tonal language. Includes character pieces and bravura studies. Easy to Intermediate Level.49018420 .............................................................$13.99

Hans-günter Heumann: liVe your dream12 piano pieces

with a cD oF perFormances

Original piano works from Germany’s best-known educational piano composer, arranger, and editor.49018495 Book/CD .......$23.95

Recent Releases & Highlights

JoHn kemBer: more Piano sigHt-readingaDDitionaL materiaL For piano soLo anD Duet

175 exercises in a range of musical styles and keys, providing supplementary material to Piano Sight-Reading 1 (49012936). Each section concludes with duets to encourage players to develop musicianship.

49018155................................................................$14.95

Also available:49012958 Piano Sight-Reading 2 ............................$14.9549015683 Piano Sight-Reading 3 ............................$14.95

JoHn kemBer: Just for two16 easy piano Duets

Kember’s original duets bring together a wide variety of styles, ranging from waltzes and lullabies, to jazz, Latin and folk. The pieces are in progressive order of difficulty, and may be performed as student/teacher

duets or by two players of equal ability.49018300................................................................$14.95

györgy ligeti: études Pour Piano, Volume 3, Part 1Ligeti’s piano études are some of the most splendid works ever composed for piano. This edition features works written by the “Magician of Sound” between 1997 and 2001.

49012977................................................................$29.95

györgy ligeti: musiCa riCerCata These early piano works (1951-53) of the famous Hungarian composer were developed from experiments with Mali tables, structures of rhythm and sound, to construct a new musical way of speaking. The second work is featured in the Stanley Kubrick film Eyes Wide Shut.

49007470................................................................$19.95

BoHuslaV martin°u: seleCted Piano worksschott piano coLLection series

ed. Maria Zeidler-Kröll13 piano pieces by Martinu (1890-1959), a Czech composer often regarded as the successor to Janácek.

49017694................................................................$20.99

felix mendelssoHn: songs witHout wordsschott piano cLassics series

ed. André Terebesi18 selections featuring the most popular pieces from Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words. Includes: Andante con moto, Op. 19/1 • Moderato, Op. 19/4 • Venetian Gondola Song,

Op. 19/6 • Folk Song, Op. 53/5 • Presto, Op. 102/3 • and more. Easy to Intermediate Level.49032887................................................................$12.95

Jürgen moser: disCoVering roCk PianochorDs, rhythms, meLoDies anD improvisation

For beginner to intermediate level players who want to have fun while further developing their performance skills. Volume 1 covers chord playing,

rhythmic confidence and instructions for improvisation with systematic exercises and songs. Volume 2 introduces a variety of rock styles and melodies and aims to show you all the possible techniques of playing rock piano.49017641 Volume 1, Book/CD ................................$24.9949017747 Volume 2, Book/CD ................................$24.99

musiCal Journey around tHe world34 easy piano pieces For chiLDren

piano pictures series, voL. 4ed. Monika TwelsiekStarting from Germany, Musical Journey Around the World takes us through the music of Austria,

Italy, Africa, Spain, Russia, China, America and beyond. Includes works by 32 composers. With color illustrations.49018140................................................................$14.95

naCHt und trÄume (nigHt and dreams)36 originaL pieces

schott piano cLassics series

ed. Monika TwelsiekSelected works from the 19th century to the present, around the subject of “night and dreams.” Includes: Reverie (Debussy) • Fantastic Duet of Two Trees at

the Window, Op. 15 (Hindemith) • Lullaby, Op. 124 (Schumann) • Sweet Reverie, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) • and more. Late Intermediate to Advanced Level.49018289................................................................$16.95

eduard PütZ: JaZZ sonatinaed. Fritz EmontsFebruary 2011 marked the 100th anniversary of German composer Eduard Pütz’s birth. Apart from contemporary music, Pütz wrote jazz-inspired works with an elaborate style. Jazz Sonatina shows this combination of

contemporary music and jazz. Intermediate Level.49012998................................................................$12.95

Bernard rands: PreludesComposed for Robert Levin, who premiered the work at the 2007 Ruhr Piano Festival. In Preludes, Rands aimed to create 12 sections that integrate into a formal whole while maintaining their individual formal integrity.49017872 .....................$27.95

tim riCHards: exPloring JaZZ PianoThese book/CDs help players develop their technical skills and progress from intermediate level to advanced. Richards presents a wealth of pieces to play, as well as practical analysis of harmony

and tips on improvising. CDs include tracks so musicians can play along with a professional band.49030450 Volume 1, Book/CD ................................$39.9549030509 Volume 2, Book/CD ................................$39.95

tim riCHards: imProVising Blues Piano The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist in an easy-to-grasp fashion. The accompanying CD contains all the pieces, including some play-along tracks, performed by Tim Richards.

49003248 Book/CD ................................................$39.95

tim riCHards and JoHn Crawford: exPloring latin Pianosouth-american, cuBan anD spanish rhythms For the intermeDiate pianist

With over 50 intermediate pieces, Exploring Latin Piano provides a detailed introduction

to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs, which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities.49018302 Book/2 CDs ............................................$39.99

romantiC Piano antHology, Vol. 414 originaL works

with a cD oF perFormances

ed. Nils FrankeSuitable for students with 7 or more years experience, Volume 4 picks up where Volume 3 left off. Combined, the four-volume

series includes over 90 piano pieces graded by increasing level of difficulty. This edition includes works by Alkan, Chopin, Granados, R. Strauss, and more.49018136 Book/CD ................................................$14.95

Also available:49016812 Volume 1, Book/CD ................................$12.9549017001 Volume 2, Book/CD ................................$12.9549017996 Volume 3, Book/CD ................................$12.95

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anton ruBinstein: ruBinstein Piano ColleCtionseLecteD piano works

schott piano coLLection series

Ukrainian composer and pianist Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) gave his first piano concert at the age of nine. He was one of

the most successful and famous performers of his time. A later pupil of Franz Liszt, he attracted attention not only for his successful concert tours throughout Europe but also as a composer. This edition includes: Melody in F Major, Op. 3, No. 1 • Rêve angélique in F-sharp Major, Op. 10, No. 22 • Romance, Op. 10, No. 5 • and more. Advanced Level.49018721 .............................................................$19.99

erik satie: seleCted Piano worksschott piano coLLection series

ed. Wilhelm OhmenSelection of popular pieces by Satie, including Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes, early works from 1885, miniatures from 1913, and more.

49017942................................................................$21.95

roBert sCHumann: ConCert-allegro witH introduCtion, oP. 1342 pianos, 4 hanDs

ed. Ute BärSchumann’s opus 134 displays even stronger dominance of the solo instrument than in his opus 92, which also consists of only one movement. With both

works, Schumann continued his reformation of the solo concerto genre.49018339 .............................................................$21.95

Get to know ClassiCal masterpieCes series

The series provides an introduction to well-known compositions in simplified arrangements for lower intermediate piano by Hans-Günter Heumann. Complete with texts and color illustra-tions throughout, these luxury editions will appeal not only to both child and adult pianists, but to any music-lover who wishes to get to know these works. Each book includes a biography of the composer, a history of the work, plot summary, and simplified piano arrangements.

ludwig Van BeetHoVen: symPHony no. 5 in C-minor, oP. 6749018388 .............................................................$12.95

georges BiZet: Carmen49013016 .............................................................$12.95

edVard grieg: Peer gynt49008342................................................................$12.95

george frideriC Handel: water musiC & musiC for tHe royal fireworks49017874 .............................................................$12.95

engelBert HumPerdinCk: Hansel and gretel49015555................................................................$12.95

wolfgang amadeus moZart: tHe magiC flute49016768................................................................$12.95

modest mussorgsky: PiCtures at an exHiBition49008346................................................................$12.95

nikolai rimsky-korsakoV:sCHeHeraZade49014926................................................................$12.95

Camille saint-saëns: CarniVal of tHe animals49008341................................................................$12.95

BedriCH smetana: tHe moldau49008344................................................................$12.95

Pyotr il’yiCH tCHaikoVsky: tHe nutCraCker49008343................................................................$12.95

Pyotr il’yiCH tCHaikoVsky: swan lake49018249................................................................$12.95

antonio ViValdi: tHe four seasons49008345................................................................$12.95

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roBert sCHumann: ConCerto for Piano and orCHestra in a maJor, oP. 542 pianos, 4 hanDs

ed. Bernhard R. AppelSchumann’s opus 54 features a tight integration of the piano into the orchestra. The principle of contrast in classical solo

concertos here makes way for a principle of fusion. Despite an initial difficulty in understanding this work, the Piano Concerto has become one of the most popular pieces in the Romantic repertoire.49018336 .............................................................$19.95

tango meets JaZZ10 Favorite cLassicaL tangos

with a cD oF perFormances

arr. Uwe KornTango is not just a ‘classical’ dance form but a philosophy of life. This volume contains popular pieces such as

‘Jalousie’, ‘El Choclo’, ‘Por una Cabeza’ and more recent classics such as ‘Adiós Nonino’ by Astor Piazzolla. Each arrangement is paired with another piece, which is either a jazzy reinterpretation of the original, or a brand new composition. Intermediate Level.49018387 Book/CD ...............................................$24.95

Pyotr il’yiCH tCHaikoVsky: swan lakein a simpLe arrangement For piano By hans-günter heumann

get to know cLassicaL masterpieces

With explanatory texts, the story of the ballet, and fully colored

illustrations, this edition of Swan Lake is suitable for young and adult pianists alike. The easy-to-play arrangements and original pieces provide an ideal introduction to the music of Tchaikovsky.49018249................................................................$12.95

friedriCH ZeHm: 6 inVentionsThe compositions of Friedrich Zehm (1923-2007) are characterized by the desire for clarity, conciseness and general comprehensibility. Zehm’s 6 Inventions employ traditional forms filled with extended musical material. Intermediate to Advanced Level.49018332................................................................$18.95