Frédéric Chopin - Ten Waltzes arranged for classical guitar. Bundle
Chopin’s waltzes are beloved for their elegance, lyricism, and quiet undercurrent of longing. In Ten Waltzes arranged for Classical Guitar, that expressive world is reimagined with exceptional craftsmanship. These arrangements are shaped with premium editorial precision, balancing fidelity to Chopin’s textures with the guitar’s natural ability to blend melody and harmony into a single, breathing line.
The classical guitar’s warmth, subtle shading, and capacity for intimate expression make it uniquely suited to reveal the melancholy at the heart of Chopin’s writing. These waltzes feel both authentically Chopin and unmistakably idiomatic for the instrument - refined, playable, and emotionally resonant.
A distinguished addition to the guitar repertoire, designed for players who value artistry, detail, and depth.
This world‑first edition of ten of Chopin’s most beloved waltzes strikes a rare balance: it honours the pianistic design of the originals while shaping each piece so it speaks naturally and convincingly on the guitar. The arrangements preserve Chopin’s harmonic logic, voice‑leading, and expressive nuance, yet they remain fully playable and idiomatic on the six‑string instrument - never forcing the guitar to mimic the piano, but allowing it to reveal the music in its own colours.
Each waltz is accompanied by an extended commentary that clarifies structure, character, and expressive intent, guiding the guitarist through the musical decisions behind the arrangement.
In a field dominated by historical curiosities and isolated modern attempts, this series offers a coherent contemporary approach - one that treats Chopin not as a transcription problem to solve, but as a living musical presence capable of resonating authentically on the guitar.
Total number of pages: 165
Score: 51 pages
Preface, legend & comments: 114 pages
Contents:
1. Waltz Op. 34 Nº 2 (5 pages of score)
2. Waltz Op. 64 Nº 2 (5 pages of score)
3. Waltz Op. 64 Nº 3 (9 pages of score)
4. Waltz Op. 69 Nº 1 (6 pages of score)
5. Waltz Op. 69 Nº 2 (6 pages of score)
6. Waltz Op. 70 Nº 2 (3 pages of score)
7. Waltz Op. 70 Nº 3 (3 pages of score)
8. Waltz Nº 14 Posthumous (7 pages of score)
9. Waltz Nº 15 Posthumous (3 pages of score)
10. Waltz Nº 19 Posthumous (4 pages of score)
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