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Album for the Young for Piano, Op. 68

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From the Publisher

Robert Schumann's Album für die Jugend is one of the milestones of educationally inspired piano literature. This edition does not focus on systematic technical studies but on the development of the player's musical performance as well as on the realisation of musical associations. In this quite progressively structured work, the pieces 'Für Kleinere' [For the Younger Ones] are followed by a second section 'Für Erwachsenere' [For the More Grown-Ups] which, both technically and intellectually, leaves the world of the childlike behind again and again (e.g. Mignon). This, in particular, provides a largely underestimated repertoire for adults who want to resume piano playing, which gives double importance to Schumann's opus. The appendix of the revised new edition of the Wiener Urtext Edition also contains all pieces originally intended for the album which, in the end, were not included in the printed collection. The music section is complemented by the composer's 'Musikalische Haus- und

Difficulty guide: 7-8
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).

Approved Exam Music

Recommended for the following exam grade(s):

Trinity College London Trinity College London Piano (from 2023)
Grades: 5

Item Details

Instrumentation

  • Part 1: Piano
Category: Piano Repertoire
Publisher: Wiener Urtext Edition
Publisher's reference: UT50252
Our Stock Code: 1342826
Media Type: Paperback