Book Synopsis
This first volume contains many of Sergei Bortkeiwicz's early and beautiful piano works up to opus 27. His 8th etude of op. 15 is sometimes called the betrothal etude due to one of his friends finding his love who overheard him practicing the piece. Neither volume will include his several works aimed at children which is included in a separate book. Although many of his works are a challenge to any pianist, unlike some other composers, Bortkiewicz was also able to write many accessible yet beautiful pieces that lovers of piano music can enjoy at any level.