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Selected Piano Pieces: Piano (Solo)

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Selected Piano Pieces: Piano (Solo)

By Antonín Dvorák / ed. Juliane Lerche

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Antonín Dvorák's Selected Piano Pieces, edited by Julian Lerche, contains 24 short pieces for solo piano.

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 88
ISBN10: 0-01-403096-9
ISBN13: 979-0-01-403096-4
SKU: 98-EP4676

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) was a Czech composer who bridged the Romantic era and the early twentieth century, creating music rooted in Bohemian folk traditions while achieving international acclaim. His gift for melody and his ability to write idiomatically for every instrument made him one of the most performed composers of his generation. Beyond his celebrated symphonies, concertos, and chamber works, Dvorák was a prolific composer of piano pieces, many of which capture intimate character studies and lyrical songwriting in miniature form.

For pianists and teachers, Dvorák's piano works offer an essential repository of Romantic-era technique and musical expression that avoids excessive virtuosity without sacrificing depth. His pieces reward careful attention to tone production, phrase shaping, and the integration of Czech melodic character into Western European harmonic language.

Why we love this

This collection spans Dvorák's output and gives pianists access to his full expressive range without overwhelming them with technical demands. Each piece is complete unto itself, making this book ideal for recital programming, studio teaching, and student exploration of the Romantic repertoire beyond the well-known showpieces.

What to expect

These pieces capture the landscape of Dvorák's musical world: lyrical, sometimes wistful, occasionally spirited, always rooted in song. The melodic lines unfold with a natural elegance that feels less striving than some Romantic contemporaries, and the harmonic language balances warmth with harmonic color that suggests the influence of Czech folk expression.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced pianists who have developed solid technique and are ready to explore Romantic-era character pieces beyond the standard canon. Studio teachers building a diverse recital program will find essential material here, and ensemble directors can draw individual pieces for student solo features or faculty recitals.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape phrases with the singing quality Dvorák embedded in these melodies; resist the temptation to press the tempo or add unnecessary ornamentation.
  • Pay attention to Dvorák's use of folk-like rhythmic patterns and grace notes; these are structural features, not decorative flourishes.
  • Work slowly through unfamiliar key signatures and harmonic progressions before building tempo; the harmonic language can shift unexpectedly within short pieces.
  • Balance accompaniment texture with melody so that supporting figures in the left hand remain transparent and supportive rather than percussive.

How to use it

Program individual pieces throughout the academic year in studio recitals or student master classes to introduce pianists to underperformed Romantic repertoire. Shorter character pieces work well as second-half offerings on faculty or senior recitals, while stronger pianists can develop a themed program around selections from this collection.

Skills your students will build

  • Romantic-era harmonic language and voice leading
  • Lyrical phrasing and singing tone production on piano
  • Integration of folk idioms into European forms
  • Left-hand accompaniment textures and transparent voice balance
  • Expressive interpretation without technical excess

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