Maurice Hinson: Mittelschwere Noten

This comprehensive collection of 41 rags by 20 different ragtime masters is conveniently presented in one volume. It includes works by some of the most celebrated rag composers, including Scott Joplin...

The early 20th century was a period of dramatic changes, when composers were venturing in new directions and seeking new sounds. The pairing of the Anthology of 20th Century Piano Music with the Piano...

This performance- and teaching-oriented volume focuses on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Emphasizing variety, a list of suggested performance groups is provided. Comprehensive information on...

Technikschulung at its best bietet diese Ausgabe dem fortgeschrittenen Pianisten. Von Skalen-, Akkord- und Arpeggioübungen über spezielle Tempo-, Beweglichkeits- und Unabhängigkeitsetüden bis hin zu V...

Milhaud's recollections from his nearly two years in Rio de Janeiro (1917-18) compelled him to compose this series of poetic dances-each capturing the unique charms of Rio's different districts, and r...

These three volumes, in practical urtext-pedagogical editions, are designed with the idea that these precious works will be performed on the modern piano. With respect to the original text, Dr. Hinson...

Maurice Hinson has included a wealth of background information and analysis in this edition of Mozart's Sonata in A. Topics covered include the context in which the piece was written, character of the...

A complete and informative performance-oriented edition of this sparkling Mendelssohn work. Detailed performance and background notes are also provided. A 'must' for all your serious piano student-cus...

This edition will assist piano students in achieving a better, more stylistically correct interpretation of two of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas. Sonata in G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1 and Sonata i...

One of the most famous piano pieces by Sibelius, this waltz in G features contrasting moods and dark colors. Originally written as incidental program music for a drama written by the composer's brothe...

This beautiful character piece in D-flat Major was written in 1903 but is still an excellent example of 19th Century romanticism, with rolling right hand chordal accompaniment over a cello-like ''expr...

This set of six pieces is based on folk song melodies and dance forms from Transylvania which was annexed to Romania in 1920. The contrasting melodies were originally for violin or shepherd's flute, b...

In contrast to the numerous flashy 'variations brilliantes' of the time, Mendelssohn composed his Variations sérieuses (Serious Variations) during the summer of 1841. These variations are considered t...

Composed in 1907 this volume of Images, comprise three contrasting pieces, demonstrate conciseness, deep dramatic content and colorful tonal imagery. Debussy established Impressionism as a pianistic s...

The rage over a lost penny, given vent in a Caprice, well reflects the humor of Beethoven and has been popular with young pianists for decades. The original theme is manipulated through many keys and...

Robert Schumann wrote this intriguing set of 12 pieces over a period of several years, between the ages of 19 and 21. The English translation of the word 'papillons' means 'butterflies', yet it was th...

Brahms was extremely fond of Johann Gottfried Herder's folk poetry collection Stimmen der Völker in Liedern (Voices of Nations in Songs) and based the Ballade, Op. 10, No. 1 on the 'Edward' ballade fr...

Op. 105 is a delightful collection of 'melodious and brilliant' character studies reminiscent of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words. Although written to develop the flexibility of the hands, they also...

Irish composer John Field had a strong influence on the works of Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schumann, and his collection of nocturnes was praised by Franz Liszt for their beauty. This particular nocturne...

The G-major Sonata, Opus 79, is a lighthearted romp in its two outer movements, but these enclose a romantic and lyrical Andante movement. In this Maurice Hinson edition, performance and practice note...

Edited by Maurice Hinson, this is Beethoven's complete Sonata, Opus 13. There are also historical notes about the work and the composer, as well as illustrations, performance suggestions, and notes by...

Dr. Hinson suggests that 'this appealing sonata was composed before 1780 and provides an example of the good-humored Haydn; it was intended for amateurs.' It is a light-hearted and very playable sonat...