Saint-Saëns: 6 Études for the Left Hand, Op. 135
In stock and typically ships within 1 business day.
- Composers: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), Catherine Massip
- Instrumentation: Piano
- Work: Saint-Saëns: 6 Études pour la main gauche seule (Études for the Left Hand), Op. 135
- ISMN:
- Size: 9.6 x 12.2 inches
- Pages: 26
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
Saint-Saëns' etudes for the left hand were written in 1912 at the request of his pianist friend Caroline Montigny-Rémaury de Serres, who had suffered an injury to her right hand. These etudes which were printed in 1913 were originally entitled "Petites pieces" by Saint-Saëns in his manuscript and indeed the cycle, which the composer himself described as "charming" and "amusing", lacks any rigour of an etude collection. Particularly the "Bourrée" quickly enjoyed great popularity.
The edition is based on the musical text from "Saint-Saëns – Œuvres instrumentales complètes", volume IV/3. An insightful Foreword (Fr/Eng/Ger) on the genesis and interpretation, a Critical Commentary (Eng) as well as an elegant music engraving make this collection of little gems the perfect addition to the piano repertoire.
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile of the Autograph
These are hardcover, research-quality reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Hardcover
Some publishers print a hardbound, linen-covered version in addition to the standard paperback. The music inside is identical. These editions are beautiful though rarely cheap.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
For chamber pieces, playing scores have all of the parts on one system. There are not separate parts for each player.
Score (Full Score)
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Saint-Saëns: 6 Études for the Left Hand, Op. 135
