Op.45, No.2,7,10,16,22; Op.46, No.2,7,8,11; Op.47, No.3,13,15; Op.138, No.9; Op.125, No.8.

These 25 character etudes explore various aspects of Romantic piano technique. Many of the more lyric pieces are similar to Mendelssohn's Song Without Words. This volume, containing the famous Warrior's Song and The Avalanche includes short descriptions of the style and/or purpose of each selection.

Edited by Edwin McLean. Heller thought of an etude as a character pieceÂ-an artistic miniature designed to develop overall musicianship, focusing on Â"expression, grace, and elegance.Â" Fourteen of the easier pieces from Opp. 45, 46, and 47 are selected in this collection. All serve as preparatory pieces for more difficult literature, and are suitable for any performance venue.

This collection of 19 etudes begins with some of the easiest intermediate Heller studies (e.g., Curious Story and The Avalanche and moves through the upper-intermediate works (Opp. 45-47 and Op. 81). Heller wrote that his purpose in composing etudes was to develop finger ability and to encourage the expressiveness demanded by the works. Olson's suggestions for pedaling and fingering are included.

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. This edition includes access to online audio recordings of full performances of each piece. Stephen Heller (1813-1888), a Hungarian-born concert pianist and composer, counted Chopin, Schumann and Liszt among his friends and admirers. Settling in Paris, he produced more than 160 published piano works. The beautifully evocative Studies, Op. 45 & 46 are among the compositions of Heller which are most familiar to pianists today. Editor & recording artist: William Westney Contents: Melodious Etudes, Opus 45: No. 2 (The Avalanche) · No. 9 (Celestial Voices) · No. 14 (Sailor's Song) · No. 15 (Warrior's Song) · No. 16 (Il Penseroso) · No. 18 (Impatience) · No. 19 (Spinning Song) · No. 20 (The Ballet) Progressive Etudes, Opus 46: No. 1 (Carefree) · No. 2 (The Anvil) · No. 5 (The Wind) · No. 7 (Petite Tarantelle) · No. 12 (Shimmering Waters) · No. 14 (Song of the Sea) · No. 25 (Song of the Gondolier) · No. 29 (Novelette)

Studies for developing a sense for musical rhythm and expression