Piano Literature Book 2 (The Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics) Early Intermediate

The Developing Artist: Piano Literature Book 2 presents authentic keyboard literature at the early-intermediate level. The selections are organised into the four major periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. Serving as an excellent introduction to keyboard literature, this book includes works by Rameau, J.C. Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, and Siegmeister.

The content of this book offers ample choice for auditions, festivals, recitals, and personal study.

Each of these pieces is a proven favorite with students and is easily accessible at this level. Selections include: Menuet en Rondeau, by Rameau • Bourree, by Graupner • Andante, by J.C. Bach • Ecossaise, Sonatina in G, and Russian Folk Dance, by Beethoven • In the Garden, Op. 140, No. 40, by Gurlitt • The Bear, by Rebikov • and more.

Song List:
Air in D Minor (Speer)
Bourree (Graupner)
Dance in F Major (Mozart)
Ecossaise (Beethoven)
In the Garden (Op. 140, No. 4) (Gurlitt)
King William’s March (Clarke)
Mazurka (Szymanowska)
Menuet en Rondeau (Rameau)
Minuet in C Major (K.6) (Mozart)
Minuet in G Major (Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook) (Pezold)
Old French Song (Op. 39, No. 16) (Tchaikovsky)
Polka (Op. 280, No. 2) (Hummel)
Prelude in A Minor (J.C. Bach)
Russian Folk Dance (Beethoven)
Soldier’s March (Op. 68, No. 2) (Schumann)
Sonatina in G Major (Beethoven)
The Bear (Rebikov)
The Happy Farmer (Op. 68, No. 10) (Schumann)
The Return (Op. 117, No. 24) (Gurlitt)
Waltz Macabre (Bitonal Waltz) (Nancy Faber)