Composer

Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller

1806-1874

Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmuller was born in Germany and spent much of his career in Paris, where he composed the ballet La Peri. He is best remembered today for his pedagogical piano collections, especially the 25 Etudes faciles et progressives, Op. 100, whose accessible, tuneful pieces remain popular with beginning pianists. This site includes 26 of these etudes, such as "La Candeur" and "L'Arabesque."

Works by Burgmüller (26 pieces)

25 Easy and Progressive Studies Op.10025

A set of beginner études by Burgmüller, each bearing an evocative title, offering a classic way to develop technique and musical expression together.

No.1 La CandeurOp.100 No.1Beginner0:37 No.2 L'ArabesqueOp.100 No.2Beginner0:26 No.3 La PastoraleOp.100 No.3Beginner0:52 No.4 La Petite RéunionOp.100 No.4Beginner0:48 No.5 InnocenceOp.100 No.5Beginner0:28 No.6 ProgrèsOp.100 No.6Beginner0:30 No.7 Le Courant LimpideOp.100 No.7Beginner0:23 No.8 La GracieuseOp.100 No.8Beginner0:30 No.9 La ChasseOp.100 No.9Intermediate0:51 No.10 Tendre FleurOp.100 No.10Beginner0:39 No.11 La BergeronnetteOp.100 No.11Beginner0:23 No.12 L'AdieuOp.100 No.12Beginner0:54 No.13 ConsolationOp.100 No.13Beginner0:43 No.14 La StyrienneOp.100 No.14Intermediate0:38 No.15 BalladeOp.100 No.15Intermediate1:23 No.16 Douce PlainteOp.100 No.16Beginner0:35 No.17 La BabillardeOp.100 No.17Intermediate0:29 No.18 InquiétudeOp.100 No.18Intermediate0:27 No.19 Ave MariaOp.100 No.19Intermediate1:16 No.20 La TarentelleOp.100 No.20Intermediate1:27 No.21 L'harmonie des angesOp.100 No.21Intermediate1:33 No.22 BarcarolleOp.100 No.22Intermediate1:31 No.23 Le retourOp.100 No.23Intermediate1:03 No.24 L'hirondelleOp.100 No.24Intermediate0:54 No.25 La chevaleresqueOp.100 No.25Intermediate1:52

Transcriptions1

Orchestral and operatic melodies arranged for solo piano, letting listeners enjoy the charm of the original works on a single instrument.

El Perdón de PloërmelIntermediate16:27