Edition Breitkopf Russian Piano Music - Piano
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Summary of This Book
With "Russischer Klaviermusik," you explore a rich and contrasting pianistic Russia, conceived as a journey from Glinka to Gubaidulina, presented as chronological landmarks on the cover. Between these two poles, the collection offers a particularly balanced combination: essential composers (Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, Scriabin, Kabalevsky, Shostakovich) alongside genuine discoveries (Gavrilin, Kossenko, Mylnikov). The result is a varied selection that showcases different harmonic colors, rhythmic characters, and writing styles, while remaining suitable for daily practice.
The subtitle "Spielen - Erleben - Verstehen" takes on full meaning here thanks to the contribution of pianist and pedagogue Linde Grossmann. For each of the 24 pieces (ranging from light to intermediate difficulty), she offers an in-depth commentary focused on concrete points: musical intentions, articulation, touch, phrasing, sound management, and discourse construction. This approach transforms the collection into a tool for progression, both for students and teachers seeking quality pedagogical repertoire rooted in Russian music.
A telling example is given with Glazunov's "Miniature": the analysis highlights a deliberately ambiguous tonality, which cadences toward C major at key moments while suggesting the relative minor key A minor. This absence of overly definitive cadences enhances musical continuity despite the organization into groups of four measures. The commentary also emphasizes a capricious character, supported by transparent writing and a rhythm evoking the mazurka (frequent punctuations and an elongated third beat).
On the technical side, attention is drawn to arpeggiated chords, to be approached with a flexible gesture: avoiding arm pressure, favoring quick finger release to preserve lightness and clarity. In the reprise, the staccato eighth-note accompaniment further accentuates this finesse, while the use of the pedal remains an element to manage independently of articulation. A concrete way to learn to make the piano sing, with style and intelligence.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (Glinka, Gubaidulina, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, Scriabin, Kabalevsky, Shostakovich, Gavrilin, Kossenko, Mylnikov) | Difficulty | Easy to moderately difficult |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Pages | 88 |
Questions frequently asked
What level of piano proficiency is required for this collection?
The 24 pieces range from easy to moderately difficult. The collection is thus designed for progressive piano study.
Which Russian composers are included in this sheet music?
The contents span the period from Glinka to Gubaidulina. Works by Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, Scriabin, Kabalevsky, and Shostakovich appear alongside those by Gavrilin, Kossenko, and Mylnikov.
Does the Breitkopf Edition Russian Piano Music include pedagogical advice?
Each piece is accompanied by comments from pianist and pedagogue Linde Grossmann. The notes address musical intention, touch, and phrasing. Sound control, articulation, and structural development are also discussed.
How many pages does the collection have?
The volume contains 88 pages of piano sheet music.
Which technical aspects are developed in the pieces?
Some analyses focus on arpeggiated chords, staccato eighth notes, and pedal usage. Glazunov’s “Miniature” notably works on a supple gesture and rapid finger release.
