First Edition
Bach's six quintets op.11 belong today to the 'cultural heritage' of this genre, hardly to be overestimated in their importance. They are dedicated to the Elector Karl Theodor of the Palatinate. Can a...
Theodor Kirchner's 16 Preludes op. 9, 'dedicated to Frau Clara Schumann', are his most demanding piano works in terms of density of expression and harmonic boldness.
With these piano miniatures, Kirchner succeeds in congenially upgrading traditional songs to art songs through harmonic interplay. Fascinating teaching material for school and home.