Eight Preludes, Op. 12
Luise Adolpha Le Beau – piano sheet music (Acht Präludien)
Eight short Romantic preludes for solo piano (1870s, published 1882). Each piece stands on its own: its own key, its own tempo marking, no nickname. Le Beau (1850–1927), pianist and composer, studied with Clara Schumann, among others.
Intermediate. Issued as single editions — to practise and teach one piece at a time.
The works
No. 1 G minor, Mäßig bewegt · No. 2 B-flat major, Munter · No. 3 D major, Munter und leicht · No. 4 B minor, Ziemlich ruhig · No. 5 F-sharp minor, Mäßig bewegt · No. 6 D-flat major, Bewegt · No. 7 F minor, Einfach · No. 8 A-flat major, Mit Grazie
For lessons, recitals and repertoire: Romantic preludes and piano music by 19th-century women composers.
