Barber: Early Piano Works

Description

A new edition of previously unpublished piano works by the American master composed between the ages of 7 and 21. Based on manuscripts found in the Library of Congress. Includes extensive commentary on each piece that shows a precocious and skilled talent developing into one of Americas greatest composers.

Pieces

• Menuetto
• Andante Religioso
• Allegretto on C
• Petite Berceuse
• 3 Sketches (Love Song, To My Steinway, Minuet)) (1924)
• Fantasie (1924)
• Prelude to a Tragic Drama (1925)
• Poison Ivy (No. 1 from Fresh From West Chester)
• Let's Sit Out; I'd Rather Watch (No. 2 from Fresh From West Chester)
• To Aunt Maime on Her Birthday
• Essay I for Piano
• Essay II for Piano
• Essay III (1926)
• Interlude No. 1 (Adagio for Jeanne) (1931)
• Interlude No. 2 (1932)