Joseph Smith
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 132
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A collection of some of the most beautiful classic pieces of the Romantic Era. Editor Joseph Smith has carefully selected short pieces that pay tribute to the many aspects of romanticism. These pieces offer a particularly intimate and personal vision of each composer represented. The book includes composer profiles, editorial and performance notes, and biographical information about Joseph Smith. The performances on the CD suggest possibilities to players for artistic interpretation. As with all books in this series, it includes a unique lay-flat binding to help keep the music open on the music stand. Titles and composers include: Fantasy (Gabriel Fauré) * Humoresque in A-flat Major (Antonin Dvorak) * Intermezzo in E Major (Johannes Brahms) * Romance (Edward MacDowell) * Song Without Words in A Minor (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky) * Valse in A-flat Major (Frédéric Chopin).