Program: Stephen Heller 25 Melodious Studies, Op. 45

Location: Lycoming College

Stephen Heller’s 25 Melodious Studies, Op. 45 represents lyrical and poetic etude style combined with a character piece genre. My presentation will reveal both the technical and musical value of this masterpiece which would be an excellent fit for the intermediate level of students. The contents incorporate Heller's distinctive view on the etude genre that enhances a student's musical imagination, and the following content will include choosing finger numbers and editions to discuss the technical aspect.