Durand: Waltzes, Opp. 83, 86, 88, 90, 91, 96

Marie-Auguste Durand (1830–1909), a multifaceted Frenchman, was a composer, editor, music critic, businessman, and advocate for contemporary music. As a composer, he wrote much sacred and secular vocal music as well as piano music. The six waltzes in this edition were influenced by the waltzes of Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849). They share a similar formal plan of presenting short sections, some different and some repeated, forming a successful balance of variety and unity. Editor Edward Francis has suggested fingerings, pedaling, and metronome markings to aid students and performers. In addition, the prefatory matter discusses performance considerations and includes a formal analysis of each waltz.

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-46070
UPC: 038081526829
ISBN-10: 1470638037
ISBN-13: 9781470638030
Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Secondary Category: Piano Collection
Format: Book
Page Count: 60
Contributors: By Marie-Auguste Durand / ed. Edward Francis
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