18 Studies

The "18 Studies" Op. 109 with their melodic and tonal charm wins the player over immediately. Burgmüller succeeds in combining technical problems with appealing musical ideas. The choice of the titles and the musical appeal of every single piece stimulate the imagination of the player. This series of moderately difficult pieces deserves far wider circulation.

Confidence - The Pearls - The Shepherd's Return Home - The Gipsies - The Source - The Playful Girl - Lullaby - Agitato - The Matins Bell - Velocity - Serenade - Awakening in the Woods - Tempest - The Gondolier's Song - The Sylphs - Separation - March - The Spinner