Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Mel Bay presents the complete Chopin mazurkas written by Stephen Aron and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection presents, for the first time, the complete Mazurkas of Frederic Chopin arranged for solo classical guitar. The Mazurka is the only form thecomposer embraced throughout his lifetime. The distinctive and personal pieces are unimaginably varied and colorful, ranging from brief and vigorous dances to deep and complex extended works. Always achingly melodic and featuringsurprising harmonies not evident in his other compositions, the Mazurkas are a true monument to Chopin's genius. These new arrangements were prepared withrigorous fidelity to the originals, while never sacrificing true playability. Carefulattention to every detail of execution combined with thorough notes on eachpiece and the folk dance tradition that inspired them to make this unique offering truly user-friendly. Musically beautiful, idiomatic and accessible, this monumental collection is a breathtaking addition to the guitar repertoire. Written in standard notation only.