Sonatina Album (Songbook)

Book excerpt: (Schirmer Performance Editions). 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 audio recording of all the sonatinas included 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)