Complete Works for the Piano : Book 3 -Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 29 | Advanced Piano Solo Polonaises and Sheet Music | Classical Romantic Repertoire with Scholarly Editing and Study Notes - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793552613 ISBN 13: 9780793552610

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1986

Synopsis

This advanced piano sheet music collection is intended for serious students, teachers, and accomplished pianists seeking authoritative repertoire for recital preparation, competition study, and long-term technical development. It is ideal for conservatory programs, private studio instruction, and disciplined home practice.

This volume presents the complete Polonaises from Book III of the Complete Works for Piano by Frederic Chopin. Edited and fingered by Carl Mikuli, a direct student of the composer, the edition reflects authentic performance traditions. Historical and analytical commentary by James Huneker provides valuable insight into stylistic interpretation and Romantic-era performance practice.

Working through these works helps build confidence and technique by strengthening rhythmic control, octave passagework, chordal balance, and expressive articulation. The music improves rhythm, reading, and performance skills while motivating consistent practice through powerful, dramatic repertoire that remains central to advanced piano study and concert programming.

This collection serves as a trusted music teacher resource for advanced curriculum planning and audition preparation. It also makes a thoughtful gift for pianists devoted to Romantic piano literature and historically grounded editions that support both musical growth and interpretive depth.

Song List
Polonaise In C-Sharp Minor Op 26 No 1 * Polonaise In E-Flat Minor Op 26 No 2 * Polonaise In A Major Military Op 40 No 1 * Polonaise In C Minor Op 40 No 2 * Polonaise In F-Sharp Minor Op 44 * Polonaise In A-Flat Major Heroic Op 53 * Polonaise Fantaisie In A-Flat Major Op 61 * Polonaise In D Minor Op 71 No 1 * Polonaise In B-Flat Major Op 71 No 2 * Polonaise In F Minor Op 71 No 3 * Polonaise In G-Sharp Minor KK IVa No 3.

Edition details

• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793552613
• ISBN 13: 9780793552610
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Editor: Carl Mikuli