Gurlitt: Album for the Young, Op. 140: Piano Book
By Cornelius Gurlitt
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Item: 00-PK-0003123
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A collection of Intermediate / Advanced exercises for piano, composed by Cornelius Gurlitt.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
32
SKU:
00-PK-0003123
More about this title
About the Composer: Cornelius Gurlitt
Cornelius Gurlitt (1820, 1901) was a prolific German composer and pedagogue whose output shaped piano education across the nineteenth century. His methodical approach to technique combined practical musicality with genuine artistic merit, earning respect from both teachers and serious students who recognized that his études were never mere drill work.
Why we love this
Gurlitt understood what intermediate and advanced pianists actually need: music that builds real technique while remaining genuinely musical. Each piece in this collection rewards careful practice with clear harmonic language, balanced textures, and the kind of melodic clarity that makes students want to play them again.
What to expect
These pieces capture the gentle dignity of the Romantic salon: warm harmonic language, clear melodic lines, and moments of modest technical flourish without melodrama. There is an earnestness here, a sense that music should communicate directly and honestly.
Who it's for
Pianists at the intermediate to advanced level who want substantial repertoire beyond beginner methods but below full concert works. Teachers seeking material that builds hand independence, harmonic awareness, and interpretive judgment through genuinely composed music rather than exercises.
How to get the most out of it
- Attend to voice independence in pieces with two or three concurrent lines; avoid letting the melody overshadow inner voices, which often carry harmonic interest.
- Shape phrases by listening to harmonic rhythm rather than relying on manual dynamics alone; let the underlying harmony guide your sense of pacing and weight.
- Work at a steady tempo before adding color; Gurlitt's pieces reveal their elegance through secure rhythm and clear pedal use, not rushed playing.
- Explore the character contrast between sections; many pieces here juxtapose simple statement with ornamented restatement, and the difference should be audible.
How to use it
Draw from this collection for student recitals, where the pieces' conciseness and accessibility make them appropriate for young performers while maintaining musical credibility. Use them in studio practice sequences to deepen harmonic awareness and legato technique between more demanding repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Voice independence and contrapuntal clarity
- Harmonic phrasing and harmonic rhythm awareness
- Legato pedaling and texture control
- Balanced hand development and finger independence
- Interpretation of Romantic-era compositional language