(Schirmer Performance Editions). Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), a renowned piano teacher in his own day, is today best-known for this set of six Sonatinas, Opus 36. It is a tribute to their inherent musical appeal that, after two centuries, almost anyone who has studied piano knows one or more of these small gems. In these short, sparkling works, all attention is directed to the most basic pianistic concepts: precise phrasing, evenness of touch, and dynamic control. Includes audio recordings. Editor & recording artist: Jennifer Linn

Classical/Opera Piano Solos

(Schirmer Performance Editions). This excellent collection of classical-period sonatinas for the intermediate pianist will be a welcome addition to the libraries of teachers and students alike. Clean, concise engravings, careful editing, and just the right amount of editorial fingering make this volume both practical and beautiful. The audio recording of all the sonatinas included provides a truly masterful performance model in the lively, stylistic interpretations of the artist/editor, Jeffrey Biegel. Contents: Beethoven: Sonatina in G major (KH Anh. 5, No. 1); Clementi: Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 1), Sonatina in G major (Op. 36, No. 2), Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 3), Sonatina in F major (Op. 36, No. 4); Dussek: Sonatina in G major (Op. 20, No. 1); Kuhlau: Sonatina in C major (Op. 55, No. 1), Sonatina in G major (Op. 55, No. 2), Sonatina in C major (Op. 55, No. 3)

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Included in this volume are seven well-known sonatinas appropriate for intermediate level pianists with audio recordings. Contents: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 20, No. 2 * Sonatina in F Major, Op. 20, No. 3 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 55, No. 2 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 3 * Sonatina in A Minor, Op. 88, No. 3.

These six intermediate-level sonatinas generally follow the traditional three-movement form (sonata-allegro, slow movement and rondo). Containing an excellent blend of Classical and Romantic period harmonies and lyric motives, the sonatinas lie well under the hands. A fresh alternative to Clementi's Sonatinas, Op. 36 and Diabelli's Sonatinas, Opp. 151 and 168.

Mastery of these pieces will give early intermediate to late Intermediate piano students valuable insight into the style and performance of the music of the Classical period, specifically that of Clementi. Editorial suggestions are in light print to clearly distinguish them from Clementi' indications and include notations for fingering, pedaling and metronome use.