Sonatina Album

Originally compiled and edited by Louis Kí_hler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions.

This collections contains the following pieces: Sonatinas ------- Kuhlau: Op. 20, No. 1 Kuhlau: Op. 20, No 2. Kuhlau: Op. 20, No 3. Kuhlau: Op. 55, No. 1 Kuhlau: Op. 55, No. 2 Kuhlau: Op. 55, No. 3 Clementi: Op. 36, No. 1 Clementi: Op. 36, No. 2. Clementi: Op. 36, No. 3 Clementi: Op. 36, No. 4 Clementi: Op. 36, No. 5 Clementi: Op. 36, No. 6 Haydn: Sonatina Mozart: Sonata 1 Beethoven: Op. 49, No. 2 Beethoven: Op. 49, No. 1 Dussek: Op. 20, No. 1 Rondos and Other Pieces ------- Bach: Prelude, No 1, from Well-Tempered Clavichord Hadyn: Adagio Haydn: Andante Grazioso Haydn: Allegro Haydn: Andante (Surprise) Mozart: Rondo 1 Beethoven: Op. 51, No. 1 Beethoven: Andante from Symphony No. 1. Schubert: From Impromptu, Op. 142, No. 3. Schubert: Scherzo. Op. posth. Schubert: From Sonata in A major, Op. 120 Weber: Theme, transcribed for Pianoforte alone Mendelssohn: Trois Fantaisies on Caprices, Op. 16

(Schirmer Performance Editions). This excellent collection of classical-period sonatinas for the intermediate pianist will be a welcome addition to the libraries of teachers and students alike. Clean, concise engravings, careful editing, and just the right amount of editorial fingering make this volume both practical and beautiful. The audio recording of all the sonatinas included provides a truly masterful performance model in the lively, stylistic interpretations of the artist/editor, Jeffrey Biegel. Contents: Beethoven: Sonatina in G major (KH Anh. 5, No. 1); Clementi: Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 1), Sonatina in G major (Op. 36, No. 2), Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 3), Sonatina in F major (Op. 36, No. 4); Dussek: Sonatina in G major (Op. 20, No. 1); Kuhlau: Sonatina in C major (Op. 55, No. 1), Sonatina in G major (Op. 55, No. 2), Sonatina in C major (Op. 55, No. 3)

Such familiar works as Beethoven's "Sonatina in G" and Clementi's "Sonatina in C," Op. 36, No. 1 are balanced by lesser-known sonatinas of Latour, Wanhal, Halsinger and Pleyel. Palmer's helpful edition includes a brief introduction to sonatina form and a short biography of each composer. An excellent choice for early-intermediate to intermediate piano students.

Volume II includes sonatinas at a more advanced level than Volume I. Here we offer six sonatinas from various composers and periods to further introduce students to this musical form before going into the complete sonatas. Composers represented in this volume include BartÑk, Beethoven, Benda, Clementi, Dusek, and Kuhlau.

These six intermediate-level sonatinas generally follow the traditional three-movement form (sonata-allegro, slow movement and rondo). Containing an excellent blend of Classical and Romantic period harmonies and lyric motives, the sonatinas lie well under the hands. A fresh alternative to Clementi's Sonatinas, Op. 36 and Diabelli's Sonatinas, Opp. 151 and 168.

A wonderful collection of miniature pieces reminiscent of childhood, similar to Schumann's Album For The Young. Each selection is delightful and entertaining for students and audiences of all ages.