The Christmas For Solo Piano songbook is a collection of seven Christmas carols arranged for advanced pianists by Lester Le Roux. Quoting the forward of the songbook:

“These arrangements aim to elevate the Christmas classics to a level of sophistication fit for the concert stage by adding expressions of depth and emotion, providing advanced pianists with an opportunity to showcase their skill and interpretation. Whether you are performing in the cozy ambiance of your living room or gracing the concert stage,'Christmas for Solo Piano' is a celebration of the festive spirit, inviting pianists to immerse themselves in the joyous magic of the season.”

The pieces are challenging in places, but are not terribly difficult to master, and the arrangements are beautiful. My difficulty with the music is that there are a lot of places with very wide reaches (well over an octave), and my hands just aren’t that big. There are work-arounds to that, though. Many of the trickier spots have fingering, which can be very helpful. Phrasing and metronome settings are clearly marked, and the notation is clear and very readable. It’s a very nice collection and the carols are suitable for church services as well as performance opportunities and student Christmas recitals. The book can be downloaded from Lester Le Roux’s website as well as www.SheetMusicPlus.com and www.SheetMusicDirect.com.

The titles of the pieces, the key(s) they are in and the number of pages are:

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Key of G (1 sharp)/ E (4 sharps) - 4 pages
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Key of G (1 sharp)/ Eb (3 flats) - 3 1/2 pages
O Holy Night - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 3 pages
Silent Night - Key of A (3 sharps) - 3 1/2 pages
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Key of F (1 flat)/ Gb (6 flats) - 5 1/2 pages
The First Noel - Key of C / Key of A (3 sharps) - 3 1/2 pages
What Child Is This? - Key of E minor (1 sharp)/ G minor (2 flats) - 4 1/2 pages