The ABRSM 'Easier Piano Pieces' series features pieces chosen for their comparative lack of technical difficulty, therefore providing an excellent introduction to the music of great composers throughout history.
Theodor Fürchtegott Kirchner (1823-1902), a German organist, teacher and composer, was strongly influenced by Schumann. He wrote an immense number of short, simple pieces for the piano and these are marked by polished craftsmanship and unexpected touches, as shown in this delightful collection of character pieces.
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 1
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 8
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 10
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 13
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 14
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 22
- Allegretto in C, Op. 55 No. 24
- Allegretto in D, Op. 55 No. 18
- Allegretto in G, Op. 55 No. 20
- Allegretto scherzando in C, Op. 55 No. 11
- Andante in C, Op. 55 No. 7
- Andantino espressivo in C, Op. 55 No. 5
- Andantino in C, Op. 55 No. 3
- Andantino in C, Op. 55 No. 12
- Moderato in C, Op. 55 No. 9
- Moderato in E, Op. 55 No. 21
- Moderato in F, Op. 55 No. 25
- Munter in C, Op. 55 No. 16
- Nicht schnell in C, Op. 55 No. 15
- Poco vivace in C, Op. 55 No. 2
- Poco vivace in C, Op. 55 No. 6
- Poco vivace in E minor, Op. 55 No. 19
- Ruhig in D, Op. 55 No. 17
- Vivace in A minor, Op. 55 No. 23
- Vivace in C, Op. 55 No. 4