Canons classiques = Classical Canons

ISMN: 979-0-080-12581-6

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos series contains 153 progressive piano pieces published across six volumes by Editio Musica Budapest. The series, which was written between 1926 and 1939, starts with very easy beginner etudes and progresses to difficult advanced technical displays, and remains an essential part of modern piano lessons and education. The word Mikrokosmos may be interpreted as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world. Or it may be interpreted as world of the little ones, the children.
From the beginning, this collection was intended to be an organic component to the teaching of solfeggio as well as a supplement. The original texts and their relevant translations have been omitted with the intention of emphasizing the pedagogical aims achieved through solmization. Fortunately, solfeggio has become so widespread and, in particular, singing canons has gained such popularity with the world of music pedagogy. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning how immensely these works contribute to raising the musical standards of the greatest number of people possible.' (Antal Molnár)