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Composer: Dmitri Kabalevsky
Editor: Richard Walters
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: Early Intermediate

20 pieces from Op. 27, Op. 39, Op. 51, Op. 88, and Op. 89 in progressive order.

Kabalevsky often quoted Russian writer Maxim Gorky that books for children should be "the same as for adults, only better." In one volume the miniature masterpieces that Kabalevsky composed for piano students have been grouped by level of difficulty, drawn from various sets. The composer believed that "no piece of music, however short and modest, should pass by a child without touching his mind and heart."

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. These editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by experienced artists and master teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists.

Song List:

• Almost A Waltz, Op. 89, No. 33 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 33)
• By The Water, Op. 89, No. 35 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 35)
• Chastushka, Op. 89, No. 25 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 25)
• Fighting Song, Op. 89, No. 30 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 30)
• Five Variations On A Russian Folk Song, Op. 51, No. 1
• Folk Dance, Op. 39, No. 17 (from 24 PIECES FOR CHILDREN, OP. 39, NO. 17)
• Galop
• A Little Fable
• Little Hippo Dance, Op. 89, No. 32 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 32)
• Lullaby
• Melancholy Rain, Op. 89, No. 34 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 34)
• Melody, Op. 89, No. 29 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 29)
• An Old Dance, Op. 27, No. 7
• Playing Ball, Op. 27, No. 5 (from 30 PIECES FOR CHILDREN, OP. 27, NO. 5)
• Prelude, Op. 39, No. 19 (from 24 PIECES FOR CHILDREN, OP. 39, NO. 19)
• Rabbit Teasing A Bear-Cub, Op. 89, No. 31 (from 35 EASY PIECES, OP. 89, NO. 31)
• A Sad Story, Op. 27, No. 6
• Sonatina, Op. 27, No. 18 (from 30 PIECES FOR CHILDREN, OP. 27, NO. 18)
• Tale Of An Old Organ-Grinder, Op. 88, No. 3 (from CHILDREN'S DREAMS, OP. 88)
• Toccatina, Op. 27, No. 12 (from 30 PIECES FOR CHILDREN, OP. 27, NO. 12)