FRIEDRICH BURGMÜLLER (1806-1874): 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100, 18 Études de genre, Op. 109.

Description: In 1832 German-born Burgmüller settled in Paris where he became internationally admired for his salon pieces and studies. At a time when demand for new teaching material had reached unprecedented heights, he supplied a sequence of works that appealed to the amateur market by virtue of their musical interest and appropriate technical demands. Written for the burgeoning market for piano teaching material, the Op. 100 was soon followed by Op. 109, a continuation of the earlier set, each piece bearing a charming title. They continue to provide a basis for teaching to this day. Carl Petersson (piano).