Early Piano Works

(Piano). A new edition of previously unpublished piano works by the American master composed between the ages of 7 and 21.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