Tchaikovsky – Album for the Young Op. 39 for Piano.

Description

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (7 May 1840 – 6 November 1893), was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, chamber music, and a choral setting of the Russian Orthodox Divine Liturgy. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, which he bolstered with appearances as a guest conductor later in his career in Europe and the United States.

Tchaikovsky sub-titled this collection, first published in 1878, ’24 easy pieces (à la Schumann)’. Like his predecessor, Tchaikovsky had the innate ability of writing for young people without writing down to them, as illustrated here with this set of charming and characteristic miniatures.

Contents:

1. A L’eglise Op.39 No.23
2. Chanson Allemande Op.39 No.17
3. Chanson Italienne Op.39 No.15
4. Chanson Napolitaine Op.39 No.18
5. Chanson Populaire Op.39 No.14
6. Chanson Russe Op.39 No.12
7. Chant De L’alouette Op.39 No.22
8. Conte De La Vieille Bonne Op.39 No.19
9. Douce Reverie Op.39 No.21
10. Enterrement De La Poupee Op.39 No.8
11. La Nouvelle Poupee Op.39 No.6
12. La Poupee Malade Op.39 No.7
13. La Sorciere Op.39 No.20
14. Le Matin En Hiver Op.39 No.2
15. Le Paysan Prelude Op.39 No.13
16. Le Petit Cavalier Op.39 No.4
17. L’orgue De Barberie Op.39 No.24
18. Maman Op.39 No.3
19. Marche Des Soldats De Bois Op.39 No.5
20. Mazurka Op.39 No.11
21. Melodie Antique Francaise Op.39 No.16
22. Polka Op.39 No.10
23. Priere Du Matin Op.39 No.1
24. Valse Op.39 No.9