Lokshin A. Piano Pieces for Children

Alexander Lazarevich Lokshin (1920–1987) is the author of 11 symphonies, mono-opera “Three Scenes from Goethe’s Faust” (1980), cantata “Mater Dolorosa” (1977) to the verses from Anna Akhmatova’s Requiem and Russian funeral service; number of compositions for chamber orchestra. Such well-known musicians as Dmitri Shostakovich, Maria Yudina, Boris Tishchenko and Rudolf Barshai highly appreciated Lokshin’s music considering him to be one of the most talented composers of the second part of the 20th century.

Lokshin’s music for piano is presented by Children’s Suite for Two Pianos (1947), Variations for piano (1953) dedicated to Maria Grinberg, Prelude and Theme with Variations (1982) dedicated to Elena Kushnerova, and Piano Pieces for Children (1960–1970).

Contents::

Dance (Music text example)
Waltz
Autumn Rain
Tarantella
Old Tale
In Spring
Nocturne
Supplement
Adagio. For violoncello and piano