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Waltz for f minor for piano

Cover of 'Waltz in F minor for piano' from The Horowitz Edition, published by Schott. It features a monochrome photograph of pianist Vladimir Horowitz, conducting expressively with his right hand.

Vladimir Horowitz’s "Waltz in F Minor" is a captivating original composition from the early years of his career. Written in the 1920s and recorded from a piano roll in 1928, this work combines a light and elegant character with expressive depth, showcasing the composer's lyricism and effortless virtuosity.

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Theme and Variations on Mendelssohn’s Wedding March

Cover of 'Theme and Variations on Mendelssohn’s Wedding March' from The Horowitz Edition, published by Schott. It features a monochrome photograph of pianist Vladimir Horowitz conducting with expressive hand gestures.

Vladimir Horowitz’s popular transcription of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March is now available in an official edition for the first time. This transcription showcases Horowitz’s exceptional ability to blend virtuosic technical brilliance with lyrical elegance, resulting in a captivating and dynamic piece.

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Best of Händel

The cover of 'Best of Händel' by Georg Friedrich Händel, published by Schott Music, features a faded image of a picture of a piano on a black background and the bust of Handel in the foreground.

This exceptional collection presents a selection of works by Georg Friedrich Händel, offering pianists the chance to explore some of his most beloved compositions. Edited by Hans-Günter Heumann, this edition includes fingerings and metronome suggestions to guide students through each piece, making it a valuable teaching and performance resource.

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Album pour les tout-petits

The cover of 'Album pour les tout-petits' by Mélanie Bonis, published by Schott Music, features a minimalist yellow design with a small piano icon and a colourful striped border at the top.

French composer Mélanie Bonis captures the charm and imagination of childhood in her delightful collection of miniature pieces for piano, "Album pour les tout-petits". Edited by Melanie Spanswick, this edition includes carefully considered fingerings, tempo and pedalling suggestions, as well as expert performance tips to support developing musicians.

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12 Etudes-Caprices caractéristiques

The cover of '12 Études-Caprices caractéristiques' by Sebastian Lee, published by Schott Music, features a red background with a blurred abstract image. A violin icon appears in the top right corner.

Edited by Beverley Ellis, this edition brings new life to the work of Sebastian Lee, one of the 19th century’s most esteemed cello pedagogues. His "12 Études-Caprices Caractéristiques", Op. 100, offers a collection of expressive and technically rewarding études for advanced cellists.

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Pentatonic On Guitar

The cover of 'Pentatonic on Guitar' by Frank Doll, featuring an electric guitar with glowing fret markers against a dark background. The book title is in bold yellow and white text, with a subtitle in German: 'Der leichte Einstieg in das Solospiel.' The c

Best-selling author Frank Doll ("Fretboard Theory, Rhythm on Guitar") breaks down the pentatonic scale, providing a structured guide through this broad filled using clear explanations, practical exercises and audio downloads with backing tracks for practice.

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Grade by Grade - Double Bass Grade 2

The cover of 'Grade by Grade: Double Bass – Grade 2' from Boosey & Hawkes features a stylized double bass scroll and strings in deep red, set against a soft pink background.

Written by professional double bassist and pedagogue Cathy Elliott, this revised volume of "Grade by Grade Double Bass: Grade 2" features a carefully curated collection of pieces and arrangements from composers such as Serge Prokofieff, Christopher Norton and Peter Wastall. With audio downloads, aural awareness resources and advice regarding leading examination boards, this volume is a comprehensive resource for developing musicians. 

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World, O World

Covers of 'World O World' (original and simplified version) by Jacob Collier, published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Original and simplified versions of "World, O World", composed by multi award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Jacob Collier are now available for intermediate and advanced choirs seeking to explore the beauty and complexity of Collier's unique sound.

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Con Amore

The cover of 'Con amore' from the Schott Violin Classics series, featuring a colorful abstract heart design. The title and description indicate a collection of 14 original pieces and arrangements for violin and piano. The book is displayed against a soft

This collection brings together 14 expressive pieces written during the 19th and 20th centuries that explore the theme of love.

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