The sonatinas within this album, written some 200 years ago, remain favourites of both students and teachers. They offer a lively introduction to the more complex cousin of the sonatina, the sonata.

Literally meaning, a "little sonata" the sonatina is structured in such a way that it resembles a scaled down version f the larger musical form. Included in this album are nine favourite pieces by Clementi, Kuhlau, Dussek and Beethoven Set for Piano solo, edited by Jeffrey Biegel.

The Schirmer Performance editions are designed for piano students and teachers as well as professional pianists. These editions offer insightful interpretative suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary to provide an accurate resource for pianists.