Invitation to the Dance D Flat Major Op. 65 is currently unavailable

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Piano solo (Piano solo) - SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced) SKU: HL.51480415 Piano Solo. Composed by Carl Maria von Weber. Edited by Matthias S. Viertel and Sonja Gerlach. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Pages: IV and 12. Classical. Softcover. 16 pages. G. Henle #HN415. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480415). ISBN 9790201804156. UPC: 884088176082. 9.25x12.25x0.073 inches.Alongside the opera “Der Freischütz”, Weber's “Invitation to the Dance” in D flat major op. 65 is his most famous work. In the 19th century, Weber's spirited piece was considered the virtual incarnation of the waltz. Weber here arranged the waltz frenzy of the dance-crazy Biedermeier era in a concertante form, letting one waltz follow the other, sometimes gently swaying, sometimes widly stomping. The movements are framed by a poetic introduction and a finale. The work is presented here in an Urtext edition based on the autograph fair copy, but also takes into account the first edition and a copyist's manuscript. Besides information concerning these sources, one can read in the editor's detailed preface about the programmatic interpretation that Weber is supposed to have given to the introduction and finale at the first performance, allowing one to vividly imagine a danced execution of the work. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions) About SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced) 4 and 5-note chords spanning more than an octave. Intricate rhythms and melodies.