6 Easy Pieces by Chopin (arr. for guitar ensemble)
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- Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
- Transcriber: Alessandro Borin
- Fingering: Simona Barzotti
- Format: Score & Set of Parts
- Instrumentation (this edition): Guitar Ensemble
- Originally for: Piano, Voice
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- Size: 9.1 x 12.2 inches
- Pages: 50
Description
The six pieces by Frédéric Chopin printed in this anthology are a support for instrumental ensemble practice intended for middle school students with a musical focus and the first years of musical high schools. in addition to their intrinsic artistic value, these short compositions have been chosen because they are particularly suitable for developing some of the specific skills required by a guitar ensemble: coordination, control of sound and phrasing, listening skills. Most of the pieces are written in homorhythmic polyphony, a compositional technique which facilitates the coordination between the parts and helps the student to concentrate his attention on other aspects of the musical performance.
All the pieces are transcriptions of works written for piano or for voice and piano. The original keys have been retained or transposed to suit the idiomatic characteristics of the guitar. The Largo B. 109 (posthumous work) was composed in Paris in 1835 or, perhaps, in 1836. It is an authentic masterpiece, consisting of only two periods of eight bars, each of which is divided into two phrases of four, in the uncommon AB structure. The next three ‘Chorales' are actually extracts taken from works of a broader conception: the Nocturne, Op. 37, No. 1 (bars 41-64), Dwojaki Koniec, Op. 74, No. 11, a Lied for voice and piano on a text by Bohdan Zaleski, the Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 3 (bars 89-120). It is suggested to perform these three pieces one after the other, without any interruption.
This collection is completed by the transcriptions for four and five guitars of the Prelude, Op. 28, No. 4 and the Prelude, Op. 28, No. 20. They are among Chopin's best-known compositions. The first was performed in the Church of La Madeleine in Paris on October 30, 1849, for the composer's funeral. The second, according to the biographer Gastone Belotti, is a composition of extraordinary craftsmanship, "one of those rare gems which manage to condense all the pain and sadness of humanity into a few bars".
Works:
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
6 Easy Pieces by Chopin (arr. for guitar ensemble)
