Masterwork Classics Level 1–2 book, compiled and edited by Dr. Jane Magrath

Alfred Music:

The official publisher. Many editions now include online audio (MP3s) via a code inside the book. Visit Alfred Music.

Standard Repertoire:

You’ll learn works by respected composers like Daniel Gottlob Türk , Louis Köhler , and Cornelius Gurlitt .

Masterwork Classics, Level 1-2

is an essential piano repertoire book edited by Jane Magrath and published by Alfred Music . It is designed for late elementary students transitioning from basic method books to authentic classical literature. Overview of the Book

• 19th–20th century: proliferation of method books and graded anthologies responding to mass piano instruction and domestic music-making.
• Democratization of repertoire: adaptations allowed household pianists to access works otherwise beyond technical reach.
• Canon formation: inclusion choices reflect pedagogical priorities and cultural tastes; which masterworks are simplified shapes students’ sense of the canon.