December 4 - Friedrich Burgmüller (The Musical Birthday Series, 5th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for December 4th are here: Deanna Durbin (2019), Fred Armisen (2020), Hamilton Harty (2021), and André Campra (2022)

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Friedrich Burgmüller (4 December 1806 – 13 February 1874) was a German pianist and composer. best known for his three collections of children's etudes (or "teaching pieces") for the piano, particularly his Op. 100 "25 Études faciles et progressives" (25 Easy and Progressive Studies) for early intermediate students. -- Wikipedia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Faint Praise

Burgmüller is best known for his three collections of children's etudes (or "teaching pieces") for the piano, particularly his Op. 100 "25 Études faciles et progressives" (25 Easy and Progressive Studies).  -- adapted from Wikipedia

Burgmüller’s études were progressive and easy,

With just enough challenge to avoid being breezy,

And just enough feeling without being cheesy.

His études, which tutored by being progressive

Developed the hands without being excessive,

And had titles that hinted at being expressive.

Perhaps it’s unfair to slight or pooh-pooh hi,

For many young pianists found mastery through him,

So give, on his birthday, his accolades to him.

 

 

 

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