Looking for a piece from a composer I've never played before.

[davidjosepha]

I'm looking for a piece from a composer I have never played from before, preferably Romantic or 20th century. I'd also prefer (although I don't require) that I can get a Henle edition of the sheet music, since it's just so damn nice to work with! (You can view Henle's selection here)

Composers I have played before
Bach
Beethoven
Brahms
Chopin
Clementi
Copland
Czerny
Debussy
Grieg
Khachaturian
Liszt
Mozart
Poulenc
Prokofiev
Rachmaninoff
Satie
Scarlatti
Scriabin
Tchaikovsky

A couple I don't know much about but am interested in...
Albéniz
Dvorak
Hindemith
Mendelssohn
Mussorgsky
Ravel
Schubert
Schumann

Of course, feel free to suggest something from a composer other than the ones I listed. It's encouraged, actually.

Thanks

[redbaron]

Sibelius wrote many wonderful piano works, the vast majority of which are frequently ignored in favour of his orchestral works. His Sonata Op 12 is particularly special. Dvorak also wrote some great pieces, e.g. the Humoresques Op 101.

[outin]

Lieder ohne Worte by Mendelssohn? There are more than 40 of them with varied difficulty. At least some of them should appeal to you.

[49410enrique]

i love works by Josef Suk, there's a sweetness, a tender quality to many of the 'slower'lyrical ones that just draws me in....

just one example but he wrote a pretty decent amount for our instrument.

[danielekstrom]

I don't know if there a Henle of it, but you can find a good version of this and all of them on IMSLP. Leo Orstein, he was a modern composer. He's thought of as a crazy avant garde that makes Schoenberg look like Mozart, but it's just not true. Has so many beautiful pieces.
Here's one of them:

And another:

You also might like Federico Mompou. He was an impressionist from the 20th century. His pieces are a little simpler on the surface, but very deep.

[albertus_magnus]

There are many great piano pieces composed by Albeniz.

[rachmaninoff_forever]

CARL VINE!!!!!

Dude, like there is not enough atoms in all of the atoms in 10^80 universes to express how much you will enjoy Carl Vine. 

But if you don't like him, then try Arno Babajanian

[scherzo123]

Ravel-Miroirs and Le tombeau de Couperin Suites, and Jeux D'eau

Schubert-Impromptus Op.90 and Op.143, Moments Musicaux Op.94 (especially No.3), and Wanderer Fantasy

Dvorak-Humoresques Op.101 and Poetic Tone Pictures Op.85

Mussorgsky-Pictures at an Exhibition

Schumann-Carnaval Op.9, Fantasiestucke Op.12, Abegg Variations Op.1, Papillions Op.2, Toccata Op.7, Kinderszenen Op.15, Three Romances Op.28, and Waldszenen Op.82

[j_menz]

If you haven't played any Schubert you simply must fix that now!

[williampiano]

Last time I checked there was no henle edition of any of his works, but you might like some of Enrique Granados' pieces

[davidjosepha]

Thank you all so much for the suggestions! If anyone has any more, feel free to chime in!

Sibelius wrote many wonderful piano works, the vast majority of which are frequently ignored in favour of his orchestral works. His Sonata Op 12 is particularly special. Dvorak also wrote some great pieces, e.g. the Humoresques Op 101.

My Finnish grandmother would have loved to hear me play Sibelius, although, she loved to hear me play anything! I've just recently realized how much of a gift it was that she was into music. She got my dad into music, and he got me into it. I wish I would have thought to thank her. Well, I guess that's neither here nor there I'll look into it. Thanks!

Lieder ohne Worte by Mendelssohn? There are more than 40 of them with varied difficulty. At least some of them should appeal to you.

I was thinking about getting these. Do you have any in particular that you recommend?

i love works by Josef Suk, there's a sweetness, a tender quality to many of the 'slower'lyrical ones that just draws me in....

Very pretty, thank you for the suggestion.

I don't know if there a Henle of it, but you can find a good version of this and all of them on IMSLP. Leo Orstein, he was a modern composer. He's thought of as a crazy avant garde that makes Schoenberg look like Mozart, but it's just not true. Has so many beautiful pieces.

...

You also might like Federico Mompou. He was an impressionist from the 20th century. His pieces are a little simpler on the surface, but very deep.

I like the Mompou, but the Ornstein...I think I'm in love! Thank you so much for the suggestion. Although, I'm having a bit of trouble finding much of his stuff on SheetMusicPlus, where I buy most of my music. Where can I buy his music, and do you have a recommended publisher? I know I can just find it on IMSLP but a printed edition is so much nicer. Thanks!

There are many great piano pieces composed by Albeniz.

Last time I checked there was no henle edition of any of his works, but you might like some of Enrique Granados' pieces

I have a huge disposition towards trying one or both of these guys because they're Spanish and I like Spain. I will look into both of them. Thanks!

CARL VINE!!!!!

Dude, like there is not enough atoms in all of the atoms in 10^80 universes to express how much you will enjoy Carl Vine. 

But if you don't like him, then try Arno Babajanian

Well, I was going to look up Babajanian, but I like Vine, so I guess I can't

Ravel-Miroirs and Le tombeau de Couperin Suites, and Jeux D'eau

Schubert-Impromptus Op.90 and Op.143, Moments Musicaux Op.94 (especially No.3), and Wanderer Fantasy

Dvorak-Humoresques Op.101 and Poetic Tone Pictures Op.85

Mussorgsky-Pictures at an Exhibition

Schumann-Carnaval Op.9, Fantasiestucke Op.12, Abegg Variations Op.1, Papillions Op.2, Toccata Op.7, Kinderszenen Op.15, Three Romances Op.28, and Waldszenen Op.82

My teacher recommended Schubert's impromptus and Schumann's Carnaval, Fantasiestucke, and Papillons to me as well, so I guess I kinda have to get one of them now, don't I? Thank you also for the other suggestions.

If you haven't played any Schubert you simply must fix that now!

Okay okay okay! Finnnne! Any suggestions? I'm already thinking about the impromptus.

[scherzo123]

Thank you all so much for the suggestions! If anyone has any more, feel free to chime in!

My Finnish grandmother would have loved to hear me play Sibelius, although, she loved to hear me play anything! I've just recently realized how much of a gift it was that she was into music. She got my dad into music, and he got me into it. I wish I would have thought to thank her. Well, I guess that's neither here nor there I'll look into it. Thanks!

I was thinking about getting these. Do you have any in particular that you recommend?

Very pretty, thank you for the suggestion.

I like the Mompou, but the Ornstein...I think I'm in love! Thank you so much for the suggestion. Although, I'm having a bit of trouble finding much of his stuff on SheetMusicPlus, where I buy most of my music. Where can I buy his music, and do you have a recommended publisher? I know I can just find it on IMSLP but a printed edition is so much nicer. Thanks!

I have a huge disposition towards trying one or both of these guys because they're Spanish and I like Spain. I will look into both of them. Thanks!

Well, I was going to look up Babajanian, but I like Vine, so I guess I can't

My teacher recommended Schubert's impromptus and Schumann's Carnaval, Fantasiestucke, and Papillons to me as well, so I guess I kinda have to get one of them now, don't I? Thank you also for the other suggestions.

Okay okay okay! Finnnne! Any suggestions? I'm already thinking about the impromptus.

I gave you some tips and suggestions on the Schumann and Schubert...

[davidjosepha]

I gave you some tips and suggestions on the Schumann and Schubert...

I know! And I'm looking into them. I just wanted to see if j_menz had any different suggestions for the Schubert since he seemed so passionate about it

Edit: OHHHH you mean you sent me a private message! I didn't even realize that until now! Thanks, I'm looking at it now

[outin]

Lieder ohne Worte by Mendelssohn

I was thinking about getting these. Do you have any in particular that you recommend?

It's a bit difficult since I don't know what you like. I personally like slow and melancholy pieces. I haven't played them myself yet. I see Henle has an edition with all of them in one volume, a bit expensive though...

[drkilroy]

There is a little known, Romantic-Impressionist composer called Alberic Magnard. He wrote pieces for piano called Promenades. There are scores of them on IMSLP. Here is a recording of the first piece:

Why not try playing him.

Best regards, Dr

[davidjosepha]

Lieder ohne Worte by Mendelssohn

It's a bit difficult since I don't know what you like. I personally like slow and melancholy pieces. I haven't played them myself yet. I see Henle has an edition with all of them in one volume, a bit expensive though...

I also like pieces like that so I guess I'm in luck!

There is a little known, Romantic-Impressionist composer called Alberic Magnard. He wrote pieces for piano called Promenades. There are scores of them on IMSLP. Here is a recording of the first piece:

Why not try playing him.

Best regards, Dr

Thanks for the suggestion, I quite liked the piece!

[drkilroy]

The other pieces are similar in style to this one, but there are no recordings of them online. I am very happy that you are interested in the only piano work of this very little known composer. Below is the link for the score:

Alberic Magnard - Promenades, op. 7

Best regards, Dr

[outin]

I also like pieces like that so I guess I'm in luck!

Here are a some that you could check out:
Mendelssohn Lieder ohne Worte
OP 19-1 E
OP 19-2 A minor
OP 30-1 E flat
OP 38-1 E flat
OP 38-2 C minor

[nagatomo]

yes, I think Schubert Impromptus are the must, I do love all eight of them... my fav is Gb major one (op.90 no.3)...  

I have recently discovered Szymanowski and am enjoying learning some of his works.  I did not realise he has written so many...  If you enjoy Scriabin, I think you might like Szymanowski also...

Enjoy!  

[pnovln4life]

How about Kabalevsky? He was a 20th century Russian composer. He writes wonderful pieces for the violin and I am also fond of this piano sonata as well:

[danielekstrom]

https://poonhill.com/scores.html

This is a site run by his son. It has recordings available for download and sheet music, as well as notes on his work. I'm not too sure where you can actually buy his work, though. Unfortunately, he was very marginalized, though I believe he grew to be the oldest living composer (died at 109).

[davidjosepha]

Thank you, everyone who has participated in this thread. I've been given some great suggestions by popular composers I have not played as well as some truly spectacular suggestions by composers I had never heard of! This thread has been a much greater success than I anticipated.

The other pieces are similar in style to this one, but there are no recordings of them online. I am very happy that you are interested in the only piano work of this very little known composer. Below is the link for the score:

Alberic Magnard - Promenades, op. 7

Best regards, Dr

Thanks a bunch!

Here are a some that you could check out:
Mendelssohn Lieder ohne Worte
OP 19-1 E
OP 19-2 A minor
OP 30-1 E flat
OP 38-1 E flat
OP 38-2 C minor

I had already found op. 30/1 on YouTube earlier and really liked it. I'll look into the others as well, thanks!

yes, I think Schubert Impromptus are the must, I do love all eight of them... my fav is Gb major one (op.90 no.3)...   

I have recently discovered Szymanowski and am enjoying learning some of his works.  I did not realise he has written so many...  If you enjoy Scriabin, I think you might like Szymanowski also...

Enjoy! 

That's the 3rd recommendation I've gotten for the Impromptus, so I will definitely read through them!

As for Szymanowski, I've heard about him before and will look into him. Do you have any recommendations?

How about Kabalevsky? He was a 20th century Russian composer. He writes wonderful pieces for the violin and I am also fond of this piano sonata as well:

Oh, I forgot to mention that I have played Kabalevsky before, although it was just one piece and a very long time ago...I think it's a fairly common piece for young children to play. Op. 60/4

I like the sonata you linked to! thank you!

https://poonhill.com/scores.html

This is a site run by his son. It has recordings available for download and sheet music, as well as notes on his work. I'm not too sure where you can actually buy his work, though. Unfortunately, he was very marginalized, though I believe he grew to be the oldest living composer (died at 109).

Thank you!

[j_menz]

I just wanted to see if j_menz had any different suggestions for the Schubert since he seemed so passionate about it

Edit: OHHHH you mean you sent me a private message! I didn't even realize that until now! Thanks, I'm looking at it now

Don't know what's been suggested, but start with the Moments Musicaux, move on to the Impromptus, and then the sonatas. Leave the late sonatas until last, they are, rather like Beethoven's late sonatas, musically challenging.

[pianogirl13669]

If you are looking at Sibelius, you might consider Romance Op. 24 no.9  I enjoyed that one.  (Thanks redbaron for mentioning the Sonata.  I may add that for myself!)

On my current wish list of composers I would like to play are: Cimarosa, Delibes, Gliere, and Lyadov.  Cimarosa is the only one available through Henle it looks like.  

I agree that if you haven't played Schubert or Schumann, you should.  Kinderszenen is great as are the Impromptus.  Oh, and if you want to dabble in some Mendelssohn, I'm absolutely in love with the Prelude and Fugue I'm playing now (WOo.13) but don't listen to it on YouTube.  Look up the Benjamin Frith recording.

Good Luck! Let us know what you choose!  

[gaidheal]

Here's another recommendation based on the Scriabin: York Bowen has been described as the English Scriabin. I had to sight-read a short piece by him which was very intricate and enjoyable. I never got round to looking at his work in more detail, but apparently he wrote a sonata, among other things.

I heartily second the necessity to play Schubert, and would like to emphasise his sonatas as being very worthwhile learning.

[49410enrique]

Here's another recommendation based on the Scriabin: York Bowen has been described as the English Scriabin. I had to sight-read a short piece by him which was very intricate and enjoyable. I never got round to looking at his work in more detail, but apparently he wrote a sonata, among other things.

I heartily second the necessity to play Schubert, and would like to emphasise his sonatas as being very worthwhile learning.

i have never heard bowen described as the english scrabin. matter's  not really, his music is still outstanding. incredible piano writing. a ton of it actually.

he wrote more than one sonata btw (6 actually).
(from my scribd feed, i uploaded the liner notes for the complete recordings on the hyperion label which i listen to regularly:
https://www.scribd.com/doc/102199250/York-Bowen-The-Piano-Sonatas-Insert )

you'll notice in reading, he was actually compared more w rachmaninoff. (and today when i read about bowen that is how i always see him compared. but he does 'have his own voice' a really great one.)

[worov]

No Schumann ? There is no way you can escape this. This is your next piece :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B2hmLeQa-k&list=PL-EbSmbfX83zM2j4wWEldNv0V75uONiUv&index=8&feature=plpp_video

[perprocrastinate]

Alkan!

[sako369]

You Might Wanna Try Mendelssohn's Rondo Capricio...VERY NICE!!!!

also There's a Great Composer Like Khachaturian His Name is ARNO BABAJANIAN!!!He Has Alot of Beautiful Pieces,Hard Ones Too...

[nocturnetr]

Ornstein, Alkan or Bartok.

[deighve]

Includeat least 7 pcs by Gershwin in you repertoire.

[chopin2015]

If you haven't played any Schubert you simply must fix that now!

Violin and piano sonatas!!!

[nikolasideris]

Quite a few works for solo piano in our youtube channel (and more in our catalog). And there's a few more coming in the next few weeks...

[goldentone]

I highly recommend Georgy Catoire, after his death forgotten, but recently has begun to percolate in the classical world.  He is a very original composer, quite different from the standard bearers.  Below are links to a recording by me, and one by Rachfan.  If you are interested in hearing more, Rachfan has several Catoire recordings in the Audition Room Index.

https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=43773.0

https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php/topic,32614.0.html