Sonatina Album

Sonatina Album (Clementi, Kuhlau, Dussek, and Beethoven). By Various. Edited by Jeffrey Biegel. For Piano (Piano Solo). Schirmer Performance Editions. SMP Level 6 (Late Intermediate). Softcover with CD. 88 pages. Published by G. Schirmer.

This excellent collection of classical-period sonatinas for the intermediate pianist will be a welcome addition to the libraries of teachers and students alike. Clean, concise engravings, careful editing, and just the right amount of editorial fingering make this volume both practical and beautiful. The CD recording of all the sonatinas included in the book provides a truly masterful performance model in the lively, stylistic interpretations of the artist/editor, Jeffrey Biegel.Contents: Beethoven: Sonatina in G Major (KH Anh. 5, No. 1) * Clementi: Sonatina in C Major (Op. 36, No. 1)/Sonatina in G Major (Op. 36, No. 2)/Sonatina in C Major (Op. 36, No. 3)/Sonatina in F Major (Op. 36, No. 4) * Dussek: Sonatina in G Major (Op. 20, No. 1) * Kuhlau: Sonatina in C Major (Op. 55, No. 1)/Sonatina in G Major (Op. 55, No. 2)/Sonatina in C Major (Op. 55, No. 3).

About SMP Level 6 (Late Intermediate) 

4-note chords in both hands with large stretches and leaps. Irregular and complicated rhythms.