Selected Piano Composition

Cesar Franck (1822-1890): Composiciones selectas, para piano.

Edición de Vincent D'Indy

Through his teaching and through his innovative instrumental works, Cesar Franck (1822-1890) was one of the most influential French composers of the 19th century. This outstanding edition of selected works for piano has been edited by Franck's famous pupil and biographer, Vincent d'Indy. It includes ten pieces, evenly divided between early germinal compositions and important late pieces.
The collection begins with Franck's first three efforts in composition, written at the age of 14, and unpublished elsewhere ("The three earliest compositions") . Then come the three interesting. somewhat experimental works "Eglogue." Op. 3; "Premier Grand Caprice," Op. 5; and "Ballade," Op. 9. The four late works feature two short pieces-"The Doll's Lament" and "Danse lente"-and two longer works that are masterpieces 0£ pianoforte composition-"Prelude, Choral and Fugue" and "Prelude, Aria and Finale."

Each work is analyzed by d'Indy in his Introduction and the editor also comments authoritatively on Franck's life and music. The musical notation is clearly reproduced and there is ample space for analysis, notes, fingerings, etc. For playing or study, this edition will be appreciated by every serious pianist.

CONTENIDO:

The three earliest compositions (Les trois premières compositions)
Eglogue (Pastoral), Op. 3
Premier Grand Caprice, Op. 5
Ballade, Op. 9
The Doll's Lament (Les plaintes d'une poupée)
Prelude, Choral and Fugue
Danse lente
Prelude, Aria and Finale