Paperback: 84 pages
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc. (November 1, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793538874
ISBN-13: 978-0793538874
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.3 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This is a very cleanly printed edition with a lot of helpful fingerings in tricky passages, but not too many so as to leave plenty of room for personal fingering choices. The book breaks in very quickly and after one good read-through with the appropriate folding and bending, it lays flat every time even after sitting on a shelf for months. The music is wonderful, with very memorable melodies and several difficult passages. One of my favorite compositions by Saint-Saens. NOTE: only for very advanced pianists.
This is a great score. It is easy to read. The music is wonderful. A good edition of this concerto.
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