6 Sonatinas, Op. 55
Six sonatinas — the most widely taught of all Kuhlau's piano collections — published in 1823. Ranging from the simplest (No.1 in C major) to the moderately easy (No.6 in C major with its extended Rondo), they progress systematically through elementary technique while maintaining a graceful, singing melodic style. Nos.1, 2, and 4 in particular are mainstays of elementary piano teaching worldwide.
Works in this Collection (6)
- Sonatina in C major, Op. 55 No. 1 No. 1 Key C major Difficulty
- Sonatina in G major, Op. 55 No. 2 No. 2 Key G major Difficulty
- Sonatina in C major, Op. 55 No. 3 No. 3 Key C major Difficulty
- Sonatina in G major, Op. 55 No. 4 No. 4 Key G major Difficulty
- Sonatina in D major, Op. 55 No. 5 No. 5 Key D major Difficulty
- Sonatina in C major, Op. 55 No. 6 No. 6 Key C major Difficulty