Classical Piano Sheet Music

Puccini’s La Bohème – a timeless tale of love, loss, and bohemian spirit nestled in the heart of Paris. And within this operatic masterpiece lies a hidden gem for pianists: SC.67, Musetta’s Waltz from Act II. This captivating melody, often known as “Quando me n’ vo’”, …

“Papillons, Op. 2” is a set of twelve short pieces for piano, composed by Robert Schumann in 1831-1832. The title “Papillons” translates to “Butterflies” in English, and it hints at the whimsical and ephemeral nature of the music. Schumann himself described these pieces as “carnival masked …

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, “The Nutcracker,” is a masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations. Among its enchanting compositions is the charming “Dance of the Mirlitons,” a delightful piece that translates beautifully onto the piano. The Dance of the Mirlitons, also known as the Reed …

Few études evoke such poignant beauty and melancholic longing as Chopin’s Op. 10 No. 3, aptly titled “Tristesse.” This masterpiece for piano, composed in 1831, is a cornerstone of the romantic repertoire, capturing the essence of yearning and introspection through its hauntingly lyrical melodies and chromatic …

Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde is a cornerstone of operatic passion, its story of forbidden love and transcendent longing woven into every soaring melody and chromatic shift. And at the heart of it all lies the Love Duet, a musical tapestry of yearning and ecstasy that …

Schubert’s “Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli” is a set of variations for piano, composed in 1821. In this work, Schubert takes Diabelli’s waltz theme and creates a set of nine variations, each exploring different harmonic and expressive possibilities. Schubert’s variations exhibit his characteristic melodic inventiveness …

“An die Musik” (To Music), D. 547, is a German art song composed by Franz Schubert in 1817. It is one of Schubert’s most well-known lieder and is admired for its beauty and expressive qualities. The text for “An die Musik” was written by Franz von …

Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder (“Songs on the Death of Children”) stands as a monument of grief and acceptance, woven through five poems by Friedrich Rückert. Composed between 1901 and 1904, the cycle emerged from Mahler’s own profound sorrow following the deaths of his daughter Maria and younger …

“König Lear” Op. 20 for piano duet stands as a testament to Weingartner’s ability to translate the profound themes of Shakespearean tragedy into the expressive language of music. “König Lear” Op. 20, composed in the late 19th century, draws inspiration from William Shakespeare’s tragic play “King …

Robert Schumann, a prominent composer of the Romantic era, left an indelible mark on classical music with his Symphony No. 4. Originally written for orchestra, this masterpiece has also found its way into the repertoire of pianists, offering a unique and rewarding challenge. Composed in 1841, …