Alfred Publishing Sonatina Album + CD - Piano Solo
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Summary of This Sheet Music
Designed as a true companion for progress, this collection brings together "the best" sonatinas and rondos for piano, chosen for their musical value and effectiveness in learning. It features essential pages from great classical composers (Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau, Mozart, among others), as well as other notable works, including symphonic character transcriptions. The goal is clear: to offer a repertoire that is both motivating and educational, perfect for consolidating sight-reading, hand independence, rhythmic precision, and the construction of musical discourse.
The edition, originally compiled and edited by Louis Köhler, benefits here from a clarification work carried out by Allan Small: unrealistic or ergonomically awkward fingerings are removed, as well as certain accidentals deemed unnecessary, to make the sheet music more readable and coherent for everyday use. The CD, included with the volume in the Alfred Masterwork CD Edition series, offers carefully recorded performances by Kim O'Reilly Newman (Master of Music, former recording pianist and editor at Alfred Publishing). An inspiring resource to refine classical style, compare interpretation choices, and build more polished performances.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven, Muzio Clementi, Joseph Haydn, Friedrich Kuhlau, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, among others | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Arranger | Louis Köhler (original compilation), Allan Small (editorial revision) | Collection | Alfred Masterwork CD Edition |
| Artist | Kim O'Reilly Newman (piano, CD recording) | Genre | Classical sheet music (sonatinas, rondos, pieces, and transcriptions) |
| Publisher | Alfred Publishing | ||
Questions frequently asked
What piano level is required for the Sonatina Album + CD?
No specific level is indicated in this edition. The collection focuses on developing sight-reading, hand independence, and rhythmic accuracy through classical sonatinas and rondos.
Which composers are included in this sonatina collection?
The selection features Ludwig van Beethoven, Muzio Clementi, Joseph Haydn, Friedrich Kuhlau, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Other significant works complete the program, including transcriptions with a symphonic character.
Does the Alfred Publishing Sonatina Album include a CD?
A CD is included in the Alfred Masterwork CD Edition collection, featuring piano recordings by Kim O'Reilly Newman.
What is special about the Allan Small edition?
The original compilation by Louis Köhler was editorially revised by Allan Small. Uncomfortable fingerings were removed. Some unnecessary accidentals were also eliminated to clarify the reading.
Does the CD offer performances of the pieces?
The performances are played on piano by Kim O'Reilly Newman, a former recording pianist and editor at Alfred Publishing. This medium allows comparison of phrasing and stylistic choices within the classical repertoire.
