Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker (Easy Piano)

This edition is part of Schott’s Get to Know Classical Masterpieces series, which provides an introduction to well-known compositions in simple arrangements for piano. Complete with texts and colour illustrations throughout, these editions appeal not only to both child and adult pianists, but to any music lover who wishes to get to know these works better.

Tchaikovksy’s Nutcracker is a ballet with enormous appeal to both children and adults is has been performed by countless ballet companies, especially during the Christmas season.

Contents:

• Biography of the Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• History of the Work: The Nutcracker
• The Plot
• Overture
• Welcoming the Guests
• March
• Uncle Drosselmeyer
• Clara and the Nutcracker
• Grandfather's Dance
• Pas de deux for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince
• Snowflake Waltz
• Divertissement:
• a) Spanish Dance
• b) Arabian Dance
• c) Chinese Dance
• d) Russian Dance (Trepak)
• e) Dance of the Reed Pipes
• f) Mother Gigogne
• Waltz of the Flowers
• Finale / Waltz