Kinderalbum

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass — Tchaikovsky was moved to give back to repertoire for beginning pianists, much as Schubert had previously done with his Album for the Young. Even keeping with an undemanding approach, he managed to craft a series of pianistic gems. Arranger Peer Baierlein, noting that string ensembles still today do not have suitable pedagogical repertoire, has crafted string quintet versions of the Kinderalbum, retaining the original atmosphere as closely as possible. These arrangements will suit less skilled string ensembles as they grow. After all, as Baierlein points out, the string quintet is the "basis of every classical orchestra," so ensemble playing is especially important. The present edition is a string quintet score. Parts are available as a free download from the UE website.