Although the opus number is higher than that of the violin romance in G major, Beethoven probably already wrote this piece in 1798. The original one-voice solo instrument was supplemented in many ways to form a piano movement. Missing dynamics were applied, the instrumentation slightly expanded. Here, too, there are similar pedagogical intentions as in the Romance op.50 in G major: a quite easily playable piece for your orchestra pianist in the style of the Viennese Classic.

Level:  medium

The "Pas de deux" from Act 2 is one of the highlights of the entire Nutcracker Ballet. The quite simple main theme - actually a falling octave - is increased in many ways and led to a finale. In this version the instrumentation is smoothed out a little and made easier. Most important is the piano part, which replaces the original 2 harps. However, the grandiose effect of the whole piece is still preserved.

Level: medium - advanced

Two nice, well playable movements from Grieg's suite "in the old style". Originally written for piano, the composer has created a very sophisticated version for string orchestra, which is best known. The present arrangement is based on this and supplements the string parts with various instrumental aspects by the wind instruments. The repetitions are mostly composed out of the original and some facilitations in the string section are present.

Level: medium

About a very simple cadence in ostinato a very manifold colourful chain of variations arises. It is interrupted by a little "Trio" of the woodwinds in the middle of the piece and continued in the Da-Capo by new variations. A very large increase of the tutti orchestra with the whole brass represents the conclusion. Particulary important: the piano part as an exciting task for your piano player. Altogether a charming and - in a not to fast tempo - well playable piece.

Level: medium - advanced

A poet's love is a cycle of 16 songs by the composer Robert Schumann, whose Opus 48 was one of the highlights of the romantic art song. The cycle was written in 1840 for poems from Heinrich Heine's "Lyrisches Intermezzo", a collection of 65 poems that had appeared in tragedies together with a lyrical intermezzo in 1823, then in the Book of Songs in 1827. Of the 20 songs composed, 16 were finally printed.
Here is a version for soprano and string orchestra with completely new sound aspects.
1. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai, 2. Aus meinen Tränen sprießen (1:15), 3. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube (2:15), 4. Wenn ich in deine Augen seh (2:50), 5. Ich will meine Seele tauchen (4:16), 6. Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome (5:08), 7. Ich grolle nicht (7:09), 8. Und wüßten's die Blumen (8:49)

A poet's love is a cycle of 16 songs by the composer Robert Schumann, whose Opus 48 was one of the highlights of the romantic art song. The cycle was written in 1840 for poems from Heinrich Heine's "Lyrisches Intermezzo", a collection of 65 poems that had appeared in tragedies together with a lyrical intermezzo in 1823, then in the Book of Songs in 1827. Of the 20 songs composed, 16 were finally printed.
Here is a version for soprano and string orchestra with completely new sound aspects.
9. Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen, 10. Hör ich das Liedchen klingen (1:27), 11. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen (2:54), 12. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen (3:54), 13. Ich hab im Traum geweinet (5:58), 14. Allnächtlich im Traume (7: 53), 15. Aus alten Märchen winkt es (8:57), 16. Die alten, bösen Lieder (11:14)

A poet's love is a cycle of 16 songs by the composer Robert Schumann, whose Opus 48 was one of the highlights of the romantic art song. The cycle was written in 1840 for poems from Heinrich Heine's "Lyrisches Intermezzo", a collection of 65 poems that had appeared in tragedies together with a lyrical intermezzo in 1823, then in the Book of Songs in 1827. Of the 20 songs composed, 16 were finally printed.
Here is a version for clarinet or viola and string orchestra with completely new sound aspects.
1. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai, 2. Aus meinen Tränen sprießen (1:15), 3. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube (2:15), 4. Wenn ich in deine Augen seh (2:50), 5. Ich will meine Seele tauchen (4:16), 6. Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome (5:08), 7. Ich grolle nicht (7:09), 8. Und wüßten's die Blumen (8:49)
 

A poet's love is a cycle of 16 songs by the composer Robert Schumann, whose Opus 48 was one of the highlights of the romantic art song. The cycle was written in 1840 for poems from Heinrich Heine's "Lyrisches Intermezzo", a collection of 65 poems that had appeared in tragedies together with a lyrical intermezzo in 1823, then in the Book of Songs in 1827. Of the 20 songs composed, 16 were finally printed.
Here is a version for clarinet or viola and string orchestra with completely new sound aspects.
9. Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen, 10. Hör ich das Liedchen klingen (1:27), 11. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen (2:54), 12. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen (3:54), 13. Ich hab im Traum geweinet (5:58), 14. Allnächtlich im Traume (7: 53), 15. Aus alten Märchen winkt es (8:57), 16. Die alten, bösen Lieder (11:14)

The 2nd dance from op. 72 is a Starodávny (slow dance in 3/4 time, "in the old style"). The original E minor was changed to G minor, numerous simplifications in instrumentation and setting facilitate the arrangement.

Level: advanced

For the fifth dance from op.72 Dvorak chooses a "Spacirka". The first part is solemnly walking, followed by a cheerful jumping dance. Both groups can be heard twice in a row. In this arrangement the keys were simplified (Bb minor to B minor, F sharp minor to G minor) and some changes were made to the setting and instrumentation. This makes this version much easier to play than the original.

Level: advanced