: These are more virtuosic and expressive than the Op. 70 set, pushing the boundaries of early Romantic piano technique. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Grand Characteristic Studies, Op. 95
A comprehensive "Moscheles Etudes" collection generally focuses on these two major opuses:
: They aim to bridge mechanical technical exercises with imaginative musical "style," focusing on light and shade, sentiment, and passion.
: Composers like Chopin and Schumann praised them highly; Chopin even recommended them to his students.
: The set includes titled pieces such as Wrath , Reconciliation , Moonlight on the Sea-Shore , and Terpsichore .
: Composed later (c. 1837), these are programmatic pieces that focus on specific moods or "characters".
: Published in 1827, these are Moscheles' most famous works. They are designed for "the advancement of skilled pianists" and cover all major and minor keys.