These 12 nocturnes and 12 barcarolles, composed over a span of 40 years, document Fauré's move through the innovations of late Romanticism to the frontier of early-20th-century music. From authoritative French editions.

Features 20 Nocturnes: Op. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72, and more. Also includes 11 Polonaises: Op. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61, 71, and posthumous Polonaise in G-sharp Minor. Mikuli Edition. Commentary.

Original compilation includes the famous orchestral interlude "The Flight of the Bumblebee "as well as the suite from" The Tale of Tsar Saltan." Additional selections include suites from "The Golden Cockerel" and "Christmas Eve" as well as "Dubinushka, " Op. 62, suite; all are reproduced from authoritative sources.

Stirring symphony, widely regarded as Saint-Saens' major orchestral work, is one of the few to incorporate the organ as featured instrument. It bears all the hallmarks of the composer's fluent mastery of orchestral composition. The work is reprinted in this edition from an authoritative full-score edition published by Durand et Schoenewerk, Paris."

Superb one-volume edition of two influential compositions noted for individuality, unique interpretations, delicate and subtle beauty. This clearly printed volume is sturdily bound for long life on the music stand.

First volume of a newly engraved edition contains the first nine sonatas; the Fantasy in D Minor, K.397; Rondo in D, K.485; Variations in C, K.265, and Andante in F, K.616.