Elfentanz in C# Minor is the 12th piece from the collection Novelletten: 12 kleine Salonstücke für das Pianoforte, Op. 148 by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820 – 1901). Originally published in London by Augener & Co., the date of first publication is not clearly documented. The compilation is designed to necessitate the breadth of a pianist’s technical and expressive potential. The pedagogical objective of these pieces is to teach expressive playing through varied technical demands.
Specifically, Elfentanz demands meticulous rhythmic precision, malleable jumping left hand fluency, constant maneuvering of triplets, appreciable hand crossing proficiency, and confident damper pedal management. The movement is suitable for late intermediate- to early advanced-level pianists.
A live MIDI performance is included along with a 24-page commentary. Performers can mute or unmute the playback of left or right hands tracks. Individual damper and una corda pedal tracks are also available to mute or to unmute. Play along with one hand while the MIDI performance plays the other tracks at any tempo.
Elfentanz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 148, No. 12
