Classical Highlights
favourite arrangements for piano
arranged by Sharon Choi
edited by Terry Lam
ISBN: 978-962-7961-64-2

This collection includes masterpieces from the orchestral, operatic, chamber music and piano repertoire, carefully selected and arranged for intermediate to advanced level piano students. Every arrangement is faithful to the original work. Arrangements remain in their original keys, and fit well under the pianist’s hands. The variety of styles presented in this collection helps students to develop their musical interpretation and expression. Suitable for private enjoyment to public performance, Classical Highlights is ideal for all pianists wishing to explore the wealth of the classical repertoire. The pieces in this book are arranged in order of difficulty.

Contents
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) The Carnival of the Animals
Emile Waldteufel (1837-1915) The Skaters’ Waltz Op.183
Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) Infernal Galop from the opera Orpheus in the Underworld
Johann Strauss I (1804-1849) Radetzky March Op.228
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Dance of the Little Swans from the ballet Swan Lake
Georges Bizet (1838-1875) Prelude from the opera Carmen
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Royal March of the Lion from The Carnival of the Animals
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Waltz from Serenade for Strings in C major, Op.48
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Allegro from Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Hob.Vlle:1
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Spring from The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Winter from The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Autumn from The Four Seasons
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Fossils from The Carnival of the Animals
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) Symphony No.9 in E minor From the New World
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Dance of the Reed Pipes from the ballet Nutcracker
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Andante Cantabile from String Quartet No.1 in D, Op.11
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Waltz from the ballet Swan Lake
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Pavane Op.50
Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) La Campanella from Violin Concerto No.2 in B minor, Op.7
Jules Massenet (1842-1912) Meditation from the opera Thaïs
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Trepak from the ballet Nutcracker
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet Suite No.2, Op.64ter
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Hungarian Dance No.4
Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the ballet Nutcracker
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