Description

In Western Europe and soon thereafter in America, Peter Tchaikovsky became perhaps the most renowned and celebrated of all Russian composers. His extensive piano works made a significant contribution to the sophisticated salon music of the Romantic era. A prime example is the sweetly wistful "Chanson triste" from his "Twelve Pieces of Moderate Difficulty," Op. 40 (1878), which exudes a lyrical, song-like quality despite its lack of vocals. As the most popular and prominent piece in Op. 40, it is presented here in a standalone edition. Given its relatively modest level of technical difficulty, this piece is suitable for use in lessons even at an early stage of a student's development.