Barber: Early Piano Works

A new edition of previously unpublished piano works by the American master composed between the ages of 7 and 21. Based on manuscripts found in the Library of Congress. Includes extensive commentary on each piece that shows a precocious and skilled talent developing into one of Americas greatest composers.

Contents: Menuetto • Andante Religioso • Allegretto on C • Petit Berceuse • Love Song • To My Steinway • Minuet • Fantasie for Two Pianos • Prelude to a Tragic Drama • Poison Ivy • Let's Sit It Out; I'd Rather Watch • To Aunt Maime on Her Birthday • Essay I for Piano • Essay II for Piano • Essay III for Piano • Interlude I • Interlude II • MANUSCRIPT FACSIMILES OF CHILDHOOD COMPOSITIONS: Sadnass • Melody in F • Largo • War Song • At Twilight • Lullaby