25 Progressive Studies op.100

Hal Leonard Piano Library Otwell, Margaret, ed Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Johann Friedrich Burgmüller (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, composées et doigtées expressément pour l'entendue des petites mains, his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers. Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 Ballade, Op. 100, No. 15 Innocence, Op. 100, No. 5 Progress (Progres), Op. 100, No. 6 The Limpid Stream, Op. 100, No. 7 Grace (La Gracieuse), Op. 100, No. 8 La Styrienne, Op. 100, No. 14 Ave Maria, Op. 100, No. 19 Harmony Of The Angels, Op. 100, No. 21 The Chase, Op. 100, No. 9 The Farewell, Op. 100, No. 12 Consolation, Op. 100, No. 13 Tender Grieving, Op. 100, No. 16 The Chatterbox, Op. 100, No. 17 Tarantella, Op. 100, No. 20 Barcarolle, Op. 100, No. 22 The Return, Op. 100, No. 23 The Swallow, Op. 100, No. 24 Pastorale, Op. 100, No. 3 Tender Blossom (Tender Fleur), Op. 100, No. 10 The Wagtail (La Bergeronnette), Op. 100, No. 11 Spirit Of Chivalry (La Chevaleresque), Op. 100, No. 2 Sincerity (La Candeur), Op. 100, No. 1 The Little Party 'la Petite Reunion,' Op. 100, No. 4 Inquietude, Op. 100, No. 18