Alexander T. Gretchaninov: Historiettes pour Piano Op. 118: Piano: Instrumental

Short Stories for Piano-Russian composer Alexander Gretchaninoff (1864-1956) studied at the Moscow Conservatory. His composition catalogue is varied with his Historiettes  for Piano contributing to his success. Gretchaninoff was significantly supported by Rimsky-Korsakov who recognised his potential and musical capabilities. Historiettes  is made up of six movements; 1) Spring 2) Shade 3) Terrible Tale 4) Orphan 5) Joyful Event and 6) The Straying Clouds. For all intermediate pianists Gretchaninoff's Historiettes  provides alternative excitingrepertoire.