Piano Moments - Baroque Book

Level: Intermediate 

The "Piano Moments - Baroque Book" is a curated collection designed for intermediate-level pianists who wish to delve into the rich textures of Baroque and Classical-Romantic music. This book, published by Barenreiter, features exquisite arrangements of some of the most celebrated works from these eras.

Spanning 80 pages, the collection includes well-known pieces such as Handel’s "Largo," the first movement of Mozart’s "G minor Symphony," Smetana’s "The Moldau," and Mendelssohn’s "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."

These arrangements are crafted to capture the essence of the originals while being accessible to intermediate players, allowing them to experience the depth and beauty of these timeless compositions.

“These volumes will no doubt bring much satisfaction to many a Sunday pianist!”
(Piano Journal, Winter ’09)

Pieces Include:

• Prelude from "Te Deum" [Charpentier, Marc-Antoine]
• Cold Song from "King Arthur" [Purcell, Henry]
• Gloria RV 589 [Vivaldi, Antonio]
• Allegro RV 269 from "Spring - The Four Seasons" [Vivaldi, Antonio]
• Danza pastorale RV 269 from "Spring- The Four Seasons" [Vivaldi, Antonio]
• Allegro RV 269 from "Autumn - The Four Seasons" [Vivaldi, Antonio]
• Largo RV 269 from "Winter - The Four Seasons" [Vivaldi, Antonio]
• Pastorale op. 6
• 8 from "Concerto grosso" [Corelli, Antonio]
• Presto (TWV 51: G9) from "Concerto for Viola" [Telemann, Georg Philipp]
• Großer Herr und starker König BWV 248 from "Christmas Oratorio" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Sinfonia BWV 248 from "Christmas Oratorio" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Jauchzet, frohlocket BWV 248 from "Christmas Oratorio" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Mache dich, mein Herze rein BWV 244 from "St. Matthew Passion" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder BWV 244 from "St. Matthew Passion" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen BWV 82 Cantata [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Jesus bleibet meine Freude BWV 147 Cantata [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Sheep may safely graze BWV 208 Cantata [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Allegro BWV 1042 from "Concerto for Violin" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 140 Cantata [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Siciliano BWV 1031 Sonata for Flute [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Largo BWV 1056 Concerto for Harpsichord [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Prelude BWV 1007 Suite for Violoncello [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Allegro BWV 1048 from "Brandenburg Concerto" [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Adagio BWV 1042 Concerto for Violin [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Toccata D minor BWV 565 [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Bourrée BWV 1009 Suite for Violoncello [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Allegro BWV 1055R Concerto for Oboe d'amore [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Badinerie BWV 1067 Orchestral Suite [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Air BWV 1068 Orchestral Suite [Bach, Johann Sebastian]
• Andante allegro HWV 294 Harp Concerto [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Hallelujah HWV 56 from "Messiah" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• The people that walked in darkness HWV 56 from "Messiah" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Overture HWV 351 from "Music for the Royal Fireworks" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Alla Hornpipe HWV 349 from "Water Music" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Minuet HWV 349 from "Water Music" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Lentement HWV 349 from "Water Music" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Ombra Mai Fu
• Largo HWV 40 from "Xerxes" [Handel, Georg Friedrich]
• Inflammatus et accensus Stabat mater [Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista]
• Ach, ich habe sie verloren from "Orpheus and Eurydice" [Gluck, Christoph Willibald]
• Reigen seliger Geister from "Orpheus and Eurydice" [Gluck, Christoph Willibald]