Six pieces

Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn - Bartholdy was born February 3, 1809. He grew up in an atmosphere of privileged wealth: what Harold Schonberg refers to as "...almost grim culture." His father, Abraham Mendelssohn, who was the son of the eminent philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, was an influential banker and played an important role in the social, intellectual and artistic city of Berlin. He married Lea Soloman, the granddaughter of one of Berlin's most affluent citizens. Their four children were given the finest education available. The atmosphere of their home was sophisticated, elite and enlightened and as a result they became singleminded and serious.
Many famous musicians, artists, philosophers, and literary figures of the day attended the Mendelssohn family's Sunday evening concerts. During these growing - up years Felix established friendships with Goethe and Hegel. Goethe's emphasis on the dynamic and productive aspects of art and Hegel's belief that "even in instrumental music the composer should devote equal attention to two aspects - musical structure, and the expression of an admittedly indeterminate content, "greatly influenced Mendelssohn's tendency toward the classical period's values of clear ideas and pure form.

Lista utworów:
Six pieces for Children op. 72 (Mendelssohn F.)
Songs without words (Mendelssohn F.)
Confidence op. 19 nr 4 (Mendelssohn F.)
Regrets op. 19 nr 2 (Mendelssohn F.)
Hunting - Song op. 19 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Venetian Boat - Song No. 1 op. 19 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Venetian Boat - Song No. 2 op. 30 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Folksong op. 53 nr 5 (Mendelssohn F.)
Contemplation op. 30 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
May Breezes op. 62 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
Posthumous (Mendelssohn F.)
Consolation op. 30 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Spring - Song op. 62 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Tarantella op. 102 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Spinning - Song op. 67 nr 4 (Mendelssohn F.)
Wedding March (from a Midsummer Night's Dream) (Mendelssohn F.)
Characteristic Piece (with Longing) op. 7 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Andante (from Fantasie) op. 16 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
Scherzo op. 16 nr 2 (Mendelssohn F.)
Praeludium in E Minor (Mendelssohn F.)
Rondo Capriccioso op. 14 (Mendelssohn F.)

Charles Tomlinson Griffes is said to have originally written these pieces to assist in his own teaching of the Piano, as he could not find any music suitable for his students. He published them under the pseudonym 'Arthur Tomlinson' - combining his brother's name with his own middle name - as he did not want his name as a 'serious' composer tarnished by association with simple childrens' music!

It seems inconceivable that he would have been seriously embarassed by them, since the pieces themselves are well-crafted, attractive and interesting educational material. This book includes 'Six Short Pieces', 'Six Bugle-Call Pieces', 'Six Patriotic Songs', 'Six Familiar Songs' and 'Six Pieces For Treble Clef'.

Lista utworów:
The Red White And Blue (Six Patriotic Songs)
The Star-spangled Banner (Six Patriotic Songs)
To The Colours (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
Waltz (Six Short Pieces)
Yankee Doodle (Six Familiar Songs)
Yankee Doodle (Six Patriotic Songs)
Adjutant's Call (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
America (Six Familiar Songs)
America (Six Patriotic Songs)
Assembly March (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
Dance Song (Six Short Pieces)
Dixie (Six Patriotic Songs)
Evening Song (Six Short Pieces)
March (Six Short Pieces)
Marching Song (Six Short Pieces)
Marching Through Georgia (Six Patriotic Songs)
Maryland My Maryland (Six Familiar Songs)
My Old Kentucky Home (Six Familiar Songs)
Old Folks At Home (Six Familiar Songs)
Parade March (Six Short Pieces)
Reveille (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
Six Pieces For Treble Clef
Taps (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
The General's March (Six Bugle-call Pieces)
The Old Oaken Bucket (Six Familiar Songs)

This collection of six mysterious solos is sure to spark the imagination of students and teachers! Written for the intermediate-level student, the pieces fit well in the hands, giving them a sophisticated sound without the technical diffiulty. The variety of moods and styles will appeal to students of all ages. Song titles include: • Escape into the Night • Message in a Bottle • Mirage • Nocturne Mystique • Secret Mission • Showdown Blues.