One of the truly great things about the accordion is its extreme versatility. Other instruments envy its ability to transform from an intimate solo performer to the mightiest of orchestras contained in one player. The accordion can be as delicate as a single violin, and switch instantly into a full symphonic section of strings, brass and winds. Contained in this collection is a wonderful variety of classical favorites (as well as some original compositions specifically for the accordion) that showcase everything the accordion can do. You'll find operatic melodies, tunes you once played at the piano, art songs, and dazzling themes from well-known concertos. The book contains music written over the course of three centuries, from Rossini to Dahl. The Classical Tradition is destined to become a necessary addition to every accordionist's library!

The Classical Tradition

Finlandia - Sibelius
O Mio Babbino Caro (single note) - Puccini
O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
Nessun Dorma - Puccini
Un Bel Di Vedremo - Puccini
Ride of the Valkyries - Wagner
Quando Me'n Vo' - Puccini
Mattinata - Leoncavallo
A Serenata De Rose - di Capua
La Danza - Rossini Funiculi, Funicula - Denza & Turco
The Moldau - Smetana
Piano Concerto No 2 - Rachmaninoff
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 - Liszt
Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Strauss
The Blue Danube - Strauss
Largo - Dvorak
Libiamo - Verdi
Romanza - Dahl
La Traviata - Verdi
M'Appari Tutt' Amor - Von Flotow
To The Evening Star - Wagner
Una Furtiva Lagrima - Donizetti
Tango for Astor - Dahl
The Swan - Saint-Saens
Gliding Dance of the Maidens - Borodin
Maple Leaf Rag - Joplin
Rag in D minor - Frosini
Pilgrims' Chorus - Wagner