Introduction to His Piano Works

A fine assortment of Beethoven's works is included in this collection -- bagatelles, dances and sonata forms. Dr. Palmer's introductory material emphasizes Beethoven's use of pedal, rubato, ornamentation and articulation with an especially fascinating look at legato in the composer's keyboard music. Titles include: Lustig, Traurig (Joyful, Sorrowful); Sonata in G; Menuet in G; Two Country Dances; Menuet in D; Fur Elise; Six Ecossaises; Menuet in C; Bagatelle; Theme from Rondo a Capriccio; Sonatina in G; Bagatelle; Country Dance; Variations on a Swiss Song and Ecossaise.