The ABRSM 'Easier Piano Pieces' series features pieces chosen for their comparative lack of technical difficulty, therefore providing an excellent introduction to the music of great composers throughout history.
Theodor Fürchtegott Kirchner (1823-1902), a German organist, teacher and composer, was much influenced by Schumann. He wrote an immense number of short, simple pieces for the piano and these are marked by polished craftsmanship and unexpected touches, as shown in this delightful collection of miniatures.
- Miniatures, Op. 62 (15) (EPP 6)
- Lustig, doch nicht zu schnell, No. 1 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Con moto, No. 2 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Allegretto, No. 3 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Allegro vivace, No. 4 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Ziemlich langsam, ausdrucksvoll, No. 5 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Vivace, No. 6 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Nicht zu schnell, aber lebhaft Vivace, No. 7 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Ruhig, ausdrucksvoll, No. 8 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Allegretto, poco agitato, No. 9 from ‘Miniatures”, Op. 62
- Allegretto, No. 10 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Mässig, No. 11 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Lebhaft, No. 12 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Poco Allegro, No. 13 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Mässig schnell, No. 14 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
- Animato, No. 15 from ‘Miniatures’, Op. 62
