Gretchaninoff Children’s Book Op.98 (ABRSM)

Easier Piano Pieces 23

– Russian composer Alexander Grechaninov (1864-1956) studied under Rimsky-
Korsakov at the St Petersburg Conservatory, and later moved to Paris before
settling finally in New York
– this charming collection is one of a number he wrote for children
– an excellent album for beginners

Contents:

• A Boring Story, Op. 98 No. 8
• A Frightening Experience, Op. 98 No. 11
• Dance, Op. 98 No. 10
• Discontent, Op. 98 No. 7
• Fairy Tale, No. 1 from Children’s Book, Op. 98
• Farewell, Op. 98 No. 4
• In a Woodland Glade, Op. 98 No. 6
• In Camp, Op. 98 No. 2
• Lament, Op. 98 No. 14
• Lullaby, Op. 98 No. 9
• March, Op. 98 No. 3
• Mazurka in B minor, Op. 98 No. 13
• On Horseback, Op. 98 No. 5
• Study in E, Op. 98 No. 12
• Waltz in F, Op. 98 No. 15