Description

In 1878, Tchaikovsky published a collection he subtitled "24 Easy Pieces (à la Schumann)." Echoing his predecessor Schumann, Tchaikovsky possessed an innate talent for composing music for young audiences without condescending to them, as demonstrated by these charming and characteristic miniatures.

Songs / Content

• 1. A l'eglise (In church), Op. 39 No. 23 (published as No. 24)
• 2. Chanson allemande (German song), Op. 39 No. 17
• 3. Chanson italienne (Italian song), Op. 39 No. 15
• 4. Chanson napolitaine (Neopolitan song), Op. 39 No. 18
• 5. Chanson populaire (Folksong) (Kamarinskaya), Op. 39 No. 14 (published as No. 13)
• 6. Chanson russe (Russian song), Op. 39 No. 12 (published as No. 11)
• 7. Chant de l'alouette (Song of the lark), Op. 39 No. 22
• 8. Conte de la vieille bonne (The old nurse's tale), Op. 39 No. 19
• 9. Douce reverie (Daydream), Op. 39 No. 21
• 10. Enterrement de la poupee (The doll's funeral), Op. 39 No. 8 (published as No. 7)
• 11. L'orgue de barberie (The barrel-organ), Op. 39 No. 24 (published as No. 23)
• 12. La nouvelle poupee (The new doll), Op. 39 No. 6 (published as No. 9)
• 13. La poupee malade (The sick doll), Op. 39 No. 7 (published as No. 6)
• 14. La sorciere (The witch) (Baba Yaga), Op. 39 No. 20
• 15. Le matin en hiver (Winter morning), Op. 39 No. 2
• 16. Le paysan prelude (The peasant's prelude), Op. 39 No. 13 (published as No. 12)
• 17. Le petit cavalier (The hobb