With the new Urtext Primo series, the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116), Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8), works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series, with the aim of offering piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. The pieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons, but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles, music history and piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces.Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann, Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms, the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms' Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces. / Piano

Par KIRCHNER THEODOR. Die 'neueren' Meister, in deren Werke er mit seinen Studien einführen will, sind in erster Linie Schumann, Brahms und Wagner. Die Anklänge sind hörbar und es bereitet Freude, die Quellen der Inspiration nachzuspüren. Kirchners Studien op. 106, in welchem er sich mit den 'Neuerungen' in der Klavierliteratur kritisch und didaktisch auseinandersetzt, sind feinzisilierte Bagatellen, mit denen er seine melodische Erfindungskraft noch mal beschwört. / Niveau : Préparatoire / Répertoire / Piano

Par KIRCHNER THEODOR. Theodor Kirchner était un pédagogue, compositeur et pianiste renommé qui vécut à Leipzig, Dresde, Zurich, Winterthour et Hambourg. Son héritage impressionnant comprend des oeuvres pour piano, orgue, musique de chambre et choeur. Jusqu’à la fin, Kirchner resta un maître de la miniature au piano, dans la continuité de Mendelssohn et de Schumann. Ses compositions portent souvent des titres descriptifs tels que «Feuillet d’album» (op. 7), «Tableaux nocturnes» (op. 25) ou «Aux heures tranquilles» (op. 56). Ses valses, polonaises et mazurkas méritent également d’être jouées et entendues. Cette sélection d’oeuvres proposées en qualité Urtext comprend 34 pièces pour piano de toutes lespériodes de la vie de Kirchner et constitue une excellente base pour la découverte des oeuvres de ce romantique allemand. / Partition brochée / Date parution : 1905-06-23/ Recueil / Piano

Le nouveau recueil de sonatines Vol. 1. Keep the old, but be generous with new. Fundamentally the editor of the New Sonatina Book has followed this principle. Therefore in the book are found sonatas for children which are almost 'classical', as well as other works which have long been used successfully in teaching the piano but which are not found in previous collections such as, for example, the Vienna Sonatinas of Mozart which acquired fame so quickly in the new Schott edition, the charming Spring Sonatina by Handrock, some melodious compositions of Theodor Kirchner, and as a contemporary work Gretchaninoff's Sonatina which has proved itself as a splendid display pieces for pupils' concerts. The collection is as far as possible arranged in order of difficulty, but as frequently different movements of a work demand different levels of technique, a completely logical sequence was not possible, particularly as the individual talent of the pupil plays an important part. In order to acquaint pupils with polyphonic music some easy pieces by Handel, Telemann, Krebs and Max Reger (Canons) have been included. / Répertoire d'Examen / Recueil / Piano

Par KIRCHNER THEODOR. Il est au ralenti Kirchner a souligné que toutes les pièces décorées inventé et préparé avec l'esprit et de compétences, en particulier dans les harmonies et la peine claviermäßigen, ainsi qu'à travers élevé au-dessus de l'ordinaire./ Répertoire / Piano

Par KIRCHNER THEODOR. 14 Easy Pieces For Piano / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Piano