Publisher Description

Specially developed for young pianists, this easy-to-play edition recaptures the wonder of the perennial holiday favorite by Tchaikovsky. Children will take pride and pleasure in performing selections from The Nutcracker Suite with this simplified beginner's score. Includes Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Snowflakes, and more.

Author Biography

Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several piano books for beginners. Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–93) wrote symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber works that rank among the most popular concert and theatrical music in the classical repertoire.

Table of Contents

v Editor's Note vi Biography vii Introduction The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a 2 Mvt I - Miniature Overture 4 Mvt II - March 6 Mvt III - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 8 Mvt IV - Russian Dance ("Trepak") 10 Mvt V - Arabic Dance ("Coffee") 12 Mvt VI - Chinese Dance ("Tea") 14 Mvt VII - Dance of the Reed Flutes - part I 16 Mvt VII - Dance of the Reed Flutes - part II 18 Mvt VIII - Waltz of the Flowers Extended Arrangements 22 Mvt II - March 26 Mvt IV - Russian Dance ("Trepak") Selections from the Complete Ballet 32 The Lighting of the Christmas Tree 33 Snowflake Waltz - Theme 34 Snowflake Waltz - Chorus 36 Grandfather's Waltz 37 Mother Ginger and Her Children 38 Spanish Dance ("Chocolate")

Long Description

Specially developed for young pianists, this easy-to-play edition recaptures the wonder of the perennial holiday favorite by Tchaikovsky. Children will take pride and pleasure in performing selections from The Nutcracker Suite with this simplified beginner's score. Includes Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Snowflakes, and more.

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