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Friedrich Burgmüller

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Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller (December 4, 1806 - February 13, 1874) was a German pianist and composer. He was born in Regensburg, Germany. Both his father, August, and his brother, Norbert, were musicians. His father, a musical theater director in Weimar and other Southern German Centers. In 1836, Johann moved to Paris where he stayed until his death. There, he adopted Parisan music and developed his trademark, light style of playing. He wrote many pieces of salon music for the piano and published several albums. Burgmüller also went on to compose descriptive piano studies intended for children. They are very popular to this day. He is probably best known today for his etudes and other works for piano students. In particular, selections from his Op. 68, 76, 100, 105 and 109 and his "Ballade" appear in a wide variety of educational collections. In addition to these piano pieces, he composed works without opus numbers including variations, waltzes, nocturnes and polonaises. He composed stage works and two ballets, La Péri and Lady Harriet. His most performed piece is the so-called Peasant Pas de Deux added to the ballet Giselle for its 1841 premiere. This music was originally titled Souvenirs de Ratisbonne, and is still performed today in every production of Giselle. In his Op. 100 set of 25 studies he has charmed many people with pieces like "La Candeur," "L'Arabesque" and "Ballade." This set is particularly popular in Japan, with young pianists, because the pieces nev

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25 Ètudes Faciles Et Progressives, Op. 100: VII. Courant Limpide

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18 Études, Op. 109: No. 13, L'orage

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18 Études, Op. 109: No. 7, Berceuse

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18 Études, Op. 109: No. 11, La sérénade

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25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 2, L'arabesque

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25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 3, La pastorale

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3 Nocturnes for Cello and Guitar: No. 2 in F Major. Adagio cantabile

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3 Nocturnes for Cello and Guitar: No. 3 in C Major. Allegro moderato

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25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 15, Ballade

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Inquietude, Op. 100, No. 18

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albums

Burgmüller: 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100 & 18 Études, Op. 109

Burgmüller: 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100 & 18 Études, Op. 109

Friedrich Burgmüller: 25 Leichte Etuden Op. 100

Friedrich Burgmüller: 25 Leichte Etuden Op. 100

Burgmüller, 7 Little Studies for The Piano

Burgmüller, 7 Little Studies for The Piano

Friedrich Burgmüller: 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109

Friedrich Burgmüller: 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109

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25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 15, Ballade

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25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 2, L'arabesque

25 Études faciles et progressives, Op.100

25 Études faciles et progressives, Op.100

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Burgmuller 25 Etuden Op.100

Burgmuller 25 Etuden Op.100

ブルクミュラー : 25の練習曲 & 18の練習曲

ブルクミュラー : 25の練習曲 & 18の練習曲

Classical Folder Burgmüller

Classical Folder Burgmüller

Friedrich Burgmüller: 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 (Remastered)

Friedrich Burgmüller: 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 (Remastered)

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