Schumann - Scenes from Childhood (Kinderscenen), Opus 15

Schumann - Scenes from Childhood (Kinderscenen), Opus 15 by Robert Schumann. Edited by Jeffrey Biegel. For piano (Piano Solo). Schirmer Performance Editions. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Published by G. Schirmer.

Perfect literature for the intermediate to early advanced pianist, these miniatures by Schumann have been favorites of many generations of students. The pieces are an excellent introduction to Schumanns piano music and to Romantic musical literature in general. Includes the famous Traumerei. Contents: Of Strange Lands And People (Von Fremden Landern und Menschen) * Curious Story (Kuriose Geschichte) * Blindmans Bluff (Hasche-Mann) * Pleading Child (Bittendes Kind) * Perfect Happiness (Gluckes genug) * Great Adventure (Wichtige Begebenheit) * Reverie (Traumerei) * By The Fireside (Am Kamin) * On The Rocking Horse (Ritter vom Steckenpferd) * Almost Too Serious (Fast zu Ernst) * Hobgoblin (Furchtenmachen) * A Child Falling Asleep (Kind In Einschlummern) * The Poet Speaks (Der Dichter Spricht).

About SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced) 

4 and 5-note chords spanning more than an octave. Intricate rhythms and melodies.