Opus 100

Isaac Asimov's 100th book, a collection including samples of the range of his writings.

Friedrich Burgm�_ller, (1806���1874) was a German pianist and composer. This set of 25 progressive studies is an excellent source of short technical pieces for students. More demanding pieces are the 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109, and the 12 pieces of Op. 105 are even more demanding. Titles: * La Candeur * Arabesque * Pastorale * Petite Reunion * Innocence * Progress * Courant Limpide * La Gracieuse * La Chasse * Tendre Fleur * La Bergeronnette * Adieu * Consolation * Styrienne * Ballade * Douce Plainte * Babillarde * Inquietude * Ave Maria * Tarantelle * Harmonie des Anges * Barcarolle * Retour * L' Hirondelle * La Chevaleresque

Henri Jérôme Bertini (1798–1876) was a well-known French classical composer and pianist in his time. This collection, Opus 100, includes 25 short etudes for intermediate level students.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretative suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Johann Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family: both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the salons of the day. Originally titled 25 Etudes faciles et progressives, composees et doigtees expressement pour l'etendue des petites mains , his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers. Editor & recording artist: Margaret Otwell

Expertly arranged Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello by Franz Schubert from the Kalmus Edition series. This Trio is from the Classical and Romantic eras.

Contents are: * Frankness * Arabesque * Innocence * Progress * The Limpid Stream * Gracefulness * The Young Shepherdess * Farewell * Ballade * Tender Grieving * Discomfort * Tarantelle * Angel Voices * The Knight Errant * Confidence * The Shepherd's Return * Agitato * Matin Bell * Parting * Lullaby.

Burgmüller's most famous work, the 25 Progressive Pieces, are short compositions with descriptive titles. Easier than his Opp. 105 and 109, each selection exposes students to a different technical challenge with the main emphasis on the phrasing, articulation, and dynamics often found in Romantic piano music. The collection includes "Arabesque" and "Ballade," both popular with many early-intermediate pianists.

Johann Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874) published several albums of piano studies that have become standard works. This collection consists entirely of 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100. Mr. Schaum has renamed some of the exercises with appealing titles and purposely abridged some of the exercises thereby avoiding stiffness and tension. Using the Burgmuller-Schaum exercises will improve piano technic when used in conjunction with a program of balanced piano repertoire. Also available: * Bach-Schaum * Chopin-Schaum * Czerny-Schaum * Hanon-Schaum * Mozart-Schaum