Burgmuller - 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100

Burgmuller - 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100 by Johann Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874). Edited by Margaret Otwell. For piano solo (Piano Solo). Schirmer Performance Editions. SMP Level 5 (Intermediate). Softcover with CD. 64 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.296465).

ISBN 0634073613. 9x12 inches.

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

This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 3-5.

About SMP Level 5 (Intermediate)

Seventh chords and melodies in both hands. More difficult note reading with ledger lines above and below the staff.