English Piano Music, 1780-1800
Arranger: Timothy Roberts
Editor: Timothy Roberts
Price: £4.95
Grade(s)/Level(s): 4, 5, 6
Instrumentation: Piano solo
Format: Sheet Music
Extent: 36 pages
ISBN: 9781854722782
- in the closing decades of the 18th century London played a leading role in the development of the piano, and native English composers were active in writing simple pieces to cater for a public that increasingly regarded piano-playing as an essential social grace
- this anthology is drawn from some of the many publications that were printed to meet this demand
Contents
- G. F. Pinto Minuetto in Ab, from ‘The Harmonicon’, Vol. 2
- Samuel Arnold Sonata in A minor, Op. 12, Book 2 No. 11: 2nd movement, Aria
- Samuel Wesley Sonata in A, Op. 5 No. 1
- Samuel Wesley Sonata in Bb, Op. 5 No. 2
- Samuel Arnold Sonata in D, Op. 12, Book 2 No. 3
- S. Storace Sonata in D: No. 5 from ‘Six Easy and Progressive Sonatinas’
- S. Storace Sonata in F: No. 4 from ‘Six Easy and Progressive Sonatinas’
- S. Storace Sonata in G: No. 2 from ‘Six Easy and Progressive Sonatinas’
- M Camidge Sonata No. 8 in D, from ‘10 Easy Sonatas’
Series Information: Easier Piano Pieces
Publication Date: 11th July 2002
Reviews
Press reviews
‘A thoroughly commendable edition. Well recommended.’ Music Teacher ‘....it is rescued from triviality by its inherent modesty, grace and frequent cleverness. Roberts’ fine edition serves it well.’ Piano Quarterly ‘..several of the works,....,contain less formulaic rhythm and harmony and are worthy additions to intermediate repertoire.’ Clavier