Description

The dawn of the 20th century marked the beginning of a vibrant period where various art music styles coexisted. In Beyond the Romantic Spirit Book 1, students can immerse themselves in the cultural context that shaped the lives and works of composers during this time, while also exploring significant historical events. This edition features 19 piano solos that showcase a range of styles, including Impressionism, Pointillism, Neo-Classicism, Expressionism, and other post-romantic movements, catering to early to late-intermediate players.

Songs / Content

• Album LeafClaude Debussy (composer)
• Bathing in the Sea from Sports and DivertissementsErik Satie (contributor)
• Capricho Catalan from España [Op. 165, No. 5]Isaac Albéniz (contributor)
• Gigue from Ten Little Performance Pieces [Op. 44, No. 9]Max Reger (contributor)
• Honey (Humoresque) from in the BottomsNathaniel Dett (contributor)
• Hungarian Song from for Children, Part 1 [No. 32]Béla Bartók (composer)
• Jumping Jack [Op. 11, No. 4]Carl Nielsen (composer)
• Le Petit NègreClaude Debussy (composer)
• Le Soir (The Evening) [Op. 43, No. 5]Reinhold Glière (contributor)
• Los Tres Golpes Danza CubanaIgnacio Cervantes (contributor)
• PréludeMaurice Ravel (contributor)
• Prelude No. 2 from Three PreludesCharles Griffes (contributor)
• Round Dance from for Children, Part 1 [No. 17]Béla Bartók (composer)
• The BearVladimir Rebikov (composer)
• The Returning Hunter from Eskimos [Op. 64, No. 2]Amy Beach (composer)
• The Vast Expanse of SpaceVladimir Rebikov (composer)
• Vals Brillante from Valses Poético [No. 5]Enrique Granados (contributor)
• Vals Sentimental from Valses Poético [No. 6]Enrique Granados (contributor)
• Valsette from Penseés Lyriques [Op. 40, No. 1]Jean Sibelius (contributor)