10 piano pieces for children (op. 56b, 1974/79/82)
for Lorenz
1st Prelude, 2nd Organ Grinder, 3rd March of the Tin Soldiers, 4th The Lamenting Nightingale, 5th Ostinato, 6th Little Melody, 7th Bimmelbahn, 8th Elegy for a Sparrow, 9th Dance in the Moonlight, 10th Ball Game
Piano
Duration: 12 minutes
Title: 1. piano pieces for Lorenz I. / 2. organ grinder / 3. II. Marsch der Zinnsoldaten / 4. Die klagende Nachtigall / 5. Ostinato / 6. Kleine Melodie (Autograph B: a little melodie) / 7. Eine kleine Bimmelbahn / 8. Elegie für einen Spatz (Autograph B: Klavierstück für den Spatz) / 9. Tanz im Mondlicht / 10. Ballspiel
Scope: 1. 2 p. / 2. 1 p. / 3. 2 p. / 4. 2 p. / 5. 2 p. / 6. 1 p. / 7. 3 p. / 8. 1 p. / 9. 2 p. / 10. 3 p.
Date: 1. 8.IV.74 / 2. 26 May 74 / 3. 15 April 74 / 4. 1. V. 74 / 5. 28. IV. 74 / 6. - (autograph B: 13. III. 50) / 7. 23. V. 74 / 8. - / 9. 20. Aug. 82 / 10. -
Storage location:
N. Simrock Hamburg-London (Boosey & Hawkes) ISMN M-2211-0845-6
Misprint: No.7 Bimmelbahn: bar 3, L.H. fourth semiquaver F sharp instead of f / penultimate bar: L.H. c sharp/d sharp instead of his/c sharp
This is a most interesting collection of short modern pieces for the young pianist. Twists of harmony and quirky rhythms abound. Several of the pieces (particularly "Ball-Game") exhibit clear and easily understood features of polytonality. Pianistically they are well written for the instrument and lie comfortably under the fingers. Suitable for young players with nimble fingers and a strong rhythmic sense. The edition is clearly printed and musically represents a useful addition to any pianists library.
Writing new and original piano music that does not overtax either the player or the listener is a difficult task for any composer - especially if young people are to be addressed. The "10 piano pieces for children" fulfil this task brilliantly.
Literature list of the German Music Council for the "Jugend musiziert" competition: Difficulty level 1/easy (lower level I and II)
ABRSM 2015 & 2016 / Piano Level 2
Jane Magath: The pianist's guide to standard teaching and performance literature, 1995
10 Piano Pieces for Children, Op. 56b Well-written kinesthetically for the piano. Moderately contemporary.
See especially Puffing Bill, Ball Game and Dance in the Moonligth. (Simrock) Level 5-6
1st Praeludium and 6th Little Melody are also included here:
Editors: Fritz Emonts - Rainer Mohrs
From Schönberg to Ligeti
Easy piano music of the 20th century
Schott Music ED 9478 ISMN: M-001-13220-6