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Burgmüller: Ballade, Opus 100, No. 15: Piano Sheet

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Burgmüller: Ballade, Opus 100, No. 15: Piano Sheet

Burgmüller: Ballade, Opus 100, No. 15: Piano Sheet

By Johann Friedrich Burgmüller / ed. Willard A. Palmer

Level: Intermediate

Item: 00-865
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From Burgmueller's excellent set of miniatures, the 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100, this Masterworks sheet solo of the popular "Ballade" in C Minor provides drama, contrasts in mood, touch, and dynamics, and the use of large portions of the keyboard. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
ISBN10: 0-7390-1883-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-1883-5
UPC: 038081006635
SKU: 00-865

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About the Composer: Johann Friedrich Burgmüller

Johann Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874) was a German pianist and composer whose gift lay in writing elegant, musically substantive pieces for developing pianists. His 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100, became a cornerstone of piano pedagogy across Europe and remain standard repertoire in studios today. Unlike many miniature collections that treat difficulty as the only progression, Burgmüller balanced technical growth with genuine musical expression.

Burgmüller served as a piano teacher and conductor in Paris for much of his career, where he developed an acute sense of what intermediate students needed to hear and play. His works bridge the gap between early studies and the concert repertoire, introducing Romantic sensibilities without overwhelming young performers. Teachers value his compositions for their clarity of form, lyrical melodies, and consistent musical purpose.

Why we love this

The Ballade stands out as one of the most pianistically satisfying pieces in the Opus 100 set. Its narrative arc unfolds with real drama—mood shifts from introspective to passionate without feeling contrived, and the writing demands genuine musicianship from the performer rather than mere technical accuracy. Students recognize it as "real music," which makes the practice investment feel worthwhile.

What to expect

A miniature ballad in the truest sense: intimate storytelling with emotional weight. The piece opens with introspective, almost melancholic character, shifts into dramatic passion, and resolves with lyrical nostalgia. It feels like a small but complete dramatic arc, rather than a technical exercise.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to step beyond simplified repertoire and tackle pieces with genuine structural sophistication. This works for festival competition, recital programming, or directed study with a teacher who wants to build interpretive maturity alongside technical skill.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening melody with a singing tone; Burgmüller expects legato control and pedal sensitivity to create depth in the C minor introduction.
  • Honor the dynamic contrasts by treating each section as a distinct emotional statement rather than rushing through variations. Let the quieter passages breathe.
  • Map out the keyboard geography before performance; the piece uses the full range, and confident hand positioning prevents fumbling during tempo changes.
  • Use the pedal judiciously in the dramatic sections, but clear it precisely before the intimate returns to prevent harmonic muddiness.

How to use it

Program this as a bridge piece between studies and larger Romantic works, or pair it with other Burgmüller selections to showcase the breadth of the Opus 100 set. It also works as a recital opener that establishes serious intent without overwhelming the audience or pianist's stamina early on.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic control across contrasting sections (introspective to passionate to lyrical)
  • Pedal technique for tone color and harmonic resonance in Romantic idiom
  • Legato melody playing with independent accompaniment voices
  • Navigation of the full keyboard range with confident hand positioning
  • Structural awareness through recognizing and sustaining musical moods across phrases

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