Alexander Gretchaninoff

'Pastelle' was written by one of Russia's most famous composers. Although one of Gretchaninoff's earliest works, this music already shows the characteristic features of his personal style. The gentle...

Gretchaninov started his musical studies rather late because his father, a businessman, had expected him to take over the family firm. Gretchaninov began his studies at the Moscow Conservatory in 1881...

A masterwork from the golden age of Russian liturgical music, this setting for unaccompanied chorus features rich harmonies and expressive contrasts in dynamics and range. Includes the traditional Eng...

Russian composer, Alexander Gretchaninoff (1864-1956) studied at the Moscow Conservatory. His composition catalogue is varied with his Short Stories for Piano contributing to his success. Gretchaninof...

1. Préparatifs pour la Promenade - 2. Toujours avec Maman - 3. Danse des Papillons - 4. Danse des Grenouilles - 5. Danse des Oursons - 6. Les Champignons s'en vont en Guerre - 7. Il s'est égaré - 8. F...

Gretchaninoff (1864-1956) was a very active piano teacher in St. Petersburg and Moscow. He wrote a considerable number of piano pieces for children which have the rare quality of educating the ear and...

The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 1st Recital)