More Than The Score: Chopin - Prelude No. 4 (Piano Solo) Book

 More Than The Score: Frederic Chopin - Prelude No. 4 (Piano Solo) Book 📚

Genre: Romantic Period

Prélude No. 4 offers an enriched experience of learning and performing one of Chopin's most emotive and celebrated pieces. The book includes a high-quality printed score and a comprehensive masterclass written by international concert pianist Daniel Grimwood, who provides invaluable insights on interpretation, technique, and the emotional depth that the piece requires.

This edition goes beyond mere sheet music, including a biography of Frédéric Chopin to deepen your understanding of the composer, as well as a short history of the piece itself—all of which are beautifully illustrated in full color.

For pianists looking to delve into the Romantic era's depths, this book is more than just a score; it's a guide to the complex emotions and sophisticated techniques embedded in this compact yet powerful piece. From understanding Chopin's intentions to mastering the intricate dynamics and phrasing, this edition serves as an all-encompassing resource for players of all levels seeking to bring Prélude No. 4 to life.

More Than The Score… is a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music – beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the score…series include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

Who Was Frédéric Chopin?

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era who had a profound influence on the development of piano music. Born in Żelazowa Wola, near Warsaw, Poland, Chopin moved to Paris in his early 20s and spent much of his adult life in France. He never returned to Poland after the Warsaw Uprising, as he felt he could not serve his country directly due to his frail health. In Paris, he was part of the city's vibrant cultural life and developed close relationships with other great artists of his time, including the writer George Sand (Aurore Dupin).

Chopin is best known for his solo piano works, including nocturnes, preludes, waltzes, mazurkas, and ballades. His music is deeply expressive, often infused with nuances of Polish folk melodies and dances. He also composed chamber works and concerti, but it is his solo piano music for which he is most celebrated.

Chopin was one of the first composers to elevate the status of the piano as a solo instrument in concert settings. His compositions are technically demanding but are also full of emotion, evoking a wide range of feelings and moods. He had a unique ability to express deep emotion in his music, making him one of the defining figures of the Romantic period in classical music.

Plagued by poor health for much of his life, Chopin died at the young age of 39. Despite his relatively short life, he left a lasting legacy, and his works are regularly performed, studied, and cherished to this day.