Author : Charles Valentin Alkan

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Author : Charles Valentin Alkan

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Author : Charles Valentin Alkan

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Author : Charles Valentin Alkan

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The cycle of variations Le Festin d'Ésope by Charles Valentin Alkan is derived from his monumental series of etudes op. 39, the 12 Études dans tous les Tons Mineurs, and represents the culmination of that work. Now, G. Henle Publishers presents the first Urtext edition of what is widely considered Alkan's most renowned piano composition, known for its extreme virtuosity. With no surviving autograph manuscripts, the first edition from 1857 serves as the sole source material. Alkan scholar Wolfgang Rathert provides details about the composer's life and oeuvre in the preface, while Italian keyboard virtuoso Vincenzo Maltempo, who has recorded numerous Alkan works, contributes fingerings. Due to popular demand, this long-overlooked composer now takes his place in the prestigious Henle Urtext catalogue.

Author : Charles Valentin Alkan

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Charles Valentin Alkan dedicated his efforts solely to the piano, and it is difficult to find a composer who has filled the page with notes as densely as Alkan. He is among the extraordinary piano virtuosos who created works that were once deemed unplayable, yet are now being rediscovered by an increasing number of skilled musicians. The etude collection op. 39 is particularly intriguing, as the composer not only assigned expressive titles to the twelve etudes (with Le Festin d'Ésope for no. 12, HN 1394, being especially renowned), but also categorized some of them under distinct headings. For instance, Etudes nos. 4–7 constitute a – pianistically very appealing – Symphony, which is presented here in the highest quality notation. Although the original manuscripts are no longer available, Alkan meticulously oversaw the printing process, ensuring that the first edition serves as a dependable foundation for a precise Henle Urtext edition. The fingerings are attributed to Alkan expert Vincenzo Maltempo.

Author : Irv Cottler

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Author : Dick Sheridan

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Children's Songs for Ukulele is tailored for beginner and novice musicians. It serves as an excellent resource for children and parents eager to strum and sing these delightful songs together. Additionally, complementary books for guitar, mandolin, and banjo are offered for added enjoyment.