Gurlitt - Albumleaves for the Young, Opus 101

Gurlitt - Albumleaves for the Young, Opus 101 by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901).  Edited by Margaret Otwell. For Piano (Piano Solo). Schirmer Performance Editions. SMP Level 5 (Intermediate). Softcover with CD. 56 pages. Published by G. Schirmer.

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Gurlitts collection of accessible, charming works for the intermediate pianist provides an excellent introduction to Romantic repertoire of the mid-19th century, and highlights that periods signature solo piano form, the character piece. Gurlitts miniatures show the influence of Robert Schumann, yet these solos nonetheless display an individuality and freshness all their own. Editor & recording artist: Margaret Otwell.

About SMP Level 5 (Intermediate) 

Seventh chords and melodies in both hands. More difficult note reading with ledger lines above and below the staff.