This collection of classical piano music is designed for the student who has completed Repertoire for Intermediate Pianists, Volume A or has reached the early sonata level.  The repertoire was selected to further develop the student’s pianistic abilities, while continuing to raise their technical mastery.  The repertoire selected is diverse and pedagogically sound, yet it also appeals to the student’s imagination.  Once again, the quality of the literature, written by the world’s greatest composers promotes the highest musical and artistic standards.

The works in Volume B are also arranged in the most effective teaching sequence.  This takes away the guess work of traditional collections.  The nine core-works provide the basis for maximum progress, while the three supplementary works offer the teacher and student additional choices. 

The music is laid out clearly and spaciously, making it easy to read and convenient for teachers to include notes and comments to the student.  Practical suggestions for fingering, pedaling, dynamics and articulation have been tested successfully at the keyboard and in performance.  These suggestions, derived from years of hands-on experience, remain true to the composer’s intent while offering useful assistance to both the student and teacher.

Volume B - CD

The CD was designed as a companion to the book and is considered an integral part of this piano series.  Recorded by Christopher Liccardo, the editor of the series, and his son, concert artist, Joseph Liccardo, the CD contains the entire repertoire presented in Volume B.  These performances will inspire students to go beyond the printed page and pursue artistic goals and technical brilliance.  It can also provide listening pleasure and inspiration for younger students.  The recording was made on a nine foot Hamburg Steinway, and was digitally recorded, mastered and edited with the most up-to-date recording technology.