Rooted in European music history due to his acquaintance with Chopin, Liszt, Berlioz and Schumann, Stephen Heller (1813-1888) is one of the most important representatives of the Romantic character piece. The Budapest-born pianist and piano teacher composed almost exclusively for his instrument. His overall oeuvre comprises more than 150 works, including sonatas, preludes, dances, variations, colle…

These 25 character etudes explore various aspects of Romantic piano technique. Many of the more lyric pieces are similar to Mendelssohn's Song Without Words. This volume containing the famous Warrior's Song and The Avalanche includes short descriptions of the style and/or purpose of each selection.

Piano Technique. By Stephen Heller. Piano Method. Size 9x12 inches. 56 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Composed by Stephen Heller (1813-1888). Masterworks; Piano Method. Kalmus Edition. Masterwork; Romantic. Book. 56 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K03512. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

Composed by Stephen Heller (1813-1888). Edited by Teichmuller. For piano. Edition Peters #EP3561A. Published by Edition Peters

By Stephen Heller. Edited by Willard A. Palmer. For Piano. Piano Collection. Masterwork. Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate (grade 4/5/6). Book. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.