Description

A German organist, teacher, and composer, Theodor Fürchtegott Kirchner (1823-1902) was greatly influenced by Schumann. Kirchner composed an extensive body of short, simple piano pieces characterized by polished craftsmanship and unexpected flourishes, as evidenced in this delightful collection of miniatures.

Songs / Content

• 1. Miniatures, Op. 62 (15) (EPP 6)
• 2. Lustig, doch nicht zu schnell, No. 1 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 3. Con moto, No. 2 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 4. Allegretto, No. 3 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 5. Allegro vivace, No. 4 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 6. Ziemlich langsam, ausdrucksvoll, No. 5 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 7. Vivace, No. 6 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 8. Nicht zu schnell, aber lebhaft Vivace, No. 7 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 9. Ruhig, ausdrucksvoll, No. 8 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 10. Allegretto, poco agitato, No. 9 from 'Miniatures, Op. 62
• 11. Allegretto, No. 10 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 12. Massig, No. 11 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 13. Lebhaft, No. 12 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 14. Poco Allegro, No. 13 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62
• 15. Massig schnell, No. 14 from 'Miniatures', Op. 62