The Nutcracker: Get to Know Classical Masterpieces

(Schott). The series "Get to Know Classical Masterpieces" provides an introduction to well-known compositions in simple arrangements for piano by Hans-Gunter Heumann. Complete with texts and colour illustrations throughout, these editions will appeal not only to both child and adult pianists, but to any music-lover who wishes to get to know these works better. Includes a biography of the composer Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky, a history of the work, plot summary, and easy piano arrangements of: 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.