Libro: Music themes from jane austen - piano

Jane Austen - The Music is a piano solo songbook featuring 21 arrangements by Jack Long of themes from the film and television adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, with original music by Patrick Doyle and Carl Davis. Designed for intermediate pianists, it offers expressive, lyrical repertoire that appeals both to players and admirers of Jane Austen’s world.
This collection presents carefully crafted piano solo arrangements in clear standard notation, allowing pianists to enjoy well-known soundtrack themes in a format suitable for personal playing, study, or informal performance. The music retains the character and atmosphere of the original scores while remaining practical for a single performer.
The book includes 21 piano solo arrangements drawn from original scores by Patrick Doyle and Carl Davis, presented in standard notation and clearly engraved for ease of reading. Each piece has been thoughtfully adapted to retain the character of the original soundtrack while remaining playable and satisfying for a single performer, making it suitable for home practice, informal performance, or study.
These arrangements support the development of phrasing, tone control, and expressive timing, encouraging pianists to explore storytelling through music. The recognisable melodies provide motivation during practice, while the stylistic variety helps broaden musical interpretation and confidence at the instrument.
Song List
* Themes from Pride and Prejudice * Themes from Sense and Sensibility *
Ideal for personal enjoyment, recital preparation, or as a thoughtful gift, this collection offers a graceful way to connect literature and music. Whether revisiting familiar scenes or discovering the music anew, it provides a rewarding and atmospheric playing experience at the piano.