Early Piano Works

Composer: Samuel Barber
Editor: Richard Walters
Instrument: Piano
Publisher: G SCHIRMER, INC

Song List:
Minuet
Interlude I
Interlude II
°Themes°¶Menuetto
Andante Religioso
Allegretto on C
°Three Sketches°¶Love Song
To My Steinway
Samuel Barber - Petite Berceuse
Fantasie for Two Pianos
Prelude to a Tragic Drama
°Fresh from West Chester°¶I. Poison Ivy
II. Let's Sit It Out; I'd Rather Watch
To Aunt Maime on Her Birthday

Description:
A new edition of previously unpublished piano works by the American master composed between the ages of 7 and 21. Based on manuscripts found in the Library of Congress. Includes extensive commentary on each piece that shows a precocious and skilled talent developing into one of Americas greatest composers.

Contents: Menuetto • Andante Religioso • Allegretto on C • Petit Berceuse • Love Song • To My Steinway • Minuet • Fantasie for Two Pianos • Prelude to a Tragic Drama • Poison Ivy • Let's Sit It Out; I'd Rather Watch • To Aunt Maime on Her Birthday • Essay I for Piano • Essay II for Piano • Essay III for Piano • Interlude I • Interlude II • MANUSCRIPT FACSIMILES OF CHILDHOOD COMPOSITIONS: Sadnass • Melody in F • Largo • War Song • At Twilight • Lullaby