Review (PDF) Music Featured In The Motion Picture The Pianist: Nine Pieces By Frederic Chopin For Piano Solo (Misc)
(Misc). Our piano solo collection contains nine Chopin pieces featured in Roman Polanski's Oscar-winning film, adapted from the autobiography of composer and pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who detailed his survival during World War II. Pieces include: Andante spianato, Op. 22 * Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 * Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 * Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17, No. 4 * Nocturne in C-sharp Minor (1830) * Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1 * Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 * Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 * Waltz No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2.
Paperback: 56 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (April 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0634063006
ISBN-13: 978-0634063008
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.2 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Before I start reviewing this product, I have to inform you that I am NOT 13/under ... Damn password ... anyways ... For me, Im usually very picky on *POP* music on piano. Its almost degrating to hear people play NEW AGE music on the piano, simply because my ears are trained classicaly. I just dont find it very appealing ... But, onto the review ... This book contains 9 of the songs that debuted ( well, actually theve been around for quite a long time ...) in the movie "THE PIANIST". And I thought to myself, well, I might as well give this book a shot, seeing as how the movie was INCREDIBLE, and the music completed it. Well, let me tell you something ... It took me 2 MONTHS, just to learn ONE of the songs. Which, by the way was the longest one in the book. In the movie, the pianist plays "Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23" to the german officer. And I simply fell in love with that particular song! So, I bought the soundtrack to the movie, then the piano book, and then started learning the piece. If youve ever gotten the chance to hear the FULL, ENTIRE version ( he only plays about half of the song to the german officer. ) then you well know that it sounds EXTREMELY difficult. Which it most CERTAINLY is ... So, I learned 1 line a day, sometimes 2, sometimes only a half a line. There are 84 lines in the piece, and I almost lost my sanity several times while trying to learn the piece. But, when I Played it at my uncles wedding reception, I got a standing ovation, and then I knew, that it was all worth it ... But be warned ... This book is NOT for beginners !!! NO NO NO NO NO !!! So, now that I have my official SHOW OFF piece, I guess I can go on to learn the other songs ... Go out and by this book !!! Your audience will love you for it !!!
My wife said she wanted to watch a WWII movie. I thought how lucky was I? It turned out to be "The Pianist". It was a haunting movie with great music. She is a concert violinist but can still tinkle the ivories. I got her this because she commented about how much she loved the music.
Contains all of the music from the film. All of the sheet music is clean and easy to read and holds true to the original composers' intentions.
My daughter really is enjoying this.
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