Friedrich Burgmüller ~ 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100

Описание: The 25 Easy Etudes, Op. 100, by Friedrich Burgmüller (1806–1874) are a well-known collection of piano pieces that are especially popular with piano beginners and students for lessons. The composer succeeds in combining technical problems with appealing musical ideas, which distinguishes him from many other (sometimes) 'drier' etude works.

Short Introduction
Each of the musically and pedagogically valuable etudes focuses on a specific technical aspect or a particular musical idea, making them ideal for developing pianistic skills and a popular teaching material.

The titles of the individual 25 etudes provide inspiration for the player's imagination:

1. La candeur [Candor] C major 0:00
2. Arabesque A minor 0:54
3. Pastorale [Pastoral] G major 1:50
4. Petite réunion [The Little Gathering] C major 3:28
5. Innocence [Innocence] F major 5:02
6. Progrès [Progress] C major 6:05
7. Courant limpide [The Clear Brook] G major 7:08
8. La gracieuse [The Graceful] F major 8:07
9. La chasse [The Hunt] C major 9:20
10. Tendre fleur [Tender Flower] D major 10:25
11. La bergeronette [The Wagtail] C major 11:49
12. Adieu [Farewell] A minor 12:33
13. Consolation [Consolation] C major 13:39
14. La styrienne [Styrian Dance] G major 14:43
15. Ballade C minor 16:50
16. Douce plainte [Gentle Complaint] G minor 18:14
17. Babillarde [The Chatterbox] F major 19:19
18. Inquitétude [Restlessness] E minor 20:13
19. Ave Maria A major 20:58
20. Tarentelle [Tarantella] D minor 22:20
21. Harmonie des anges [Harmony of the Angels] G major 23:55
22. Barcarolle [Gondola Song] A-flat major 25:40
23. Retour [The Return] E-flat major 27:09
24. L’hirondelle [The Swallow] G major 28:11
25. La chevaleresque [The Knightly Ride] C major 29:03

These etudes offer a good mix of technical challenges and musical expression, which makes them a firm part of the standard repertoire for piano beginners.

The edition from Edition Peters (No. 3101) was edited by Adolf Ruthardt, and many other editions also exist.

The description for the Universal Edition states:

"Friedrich Burgmüller would probably be completely forgotten today if he had not made a name for himself as an experienced pedagogue with etudes that are easy to play but sound brilliant."

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