Dmitry Kabalevsky – 30 Childrens Pieces Piano Op 27 Book (New Complete Edition)

Dmitry Kabalevsky – 30 Children’s Pieces Piano Op 27 Book

New Complete Edition with Teaching Notes

This updated and complete edition of 30 Children’s Pieces, Op. 27, by Dmitry Kabalevsky is a beloved collection designed for early intermediate students. A classic favourite among teachers, it features fun, short pieces that are perfect for young pianists.

For the first time, this edition is published complete by Boosey & Hawkes and includes teaching notes by internationally acclaimed pianist and educator John York. These pieces are also included in the ABRSM syllabus for Grade 4, making it a key resource for students looking to progress in their studies. 58 pages of accessible.

Song Titles Include:

1. Waltz
2. A Little Song
3. Etude in A Minor
4. Night on the River
5. Playing Ball
6. A Sad Story
7. An Old Dance
8. Lullaby
9. A Little Fable
10. Clowning Around
11. Rondo
12. Toccatina
13. A Little Joke
14. Scherzo
15. March
16. Ballade
17. Dance on the Lawn
18. Sonatina
19. War Dance
20. A Short Story
21. The Chase
22. A Tale
23. Snow Storm
24. Etude in F Major
25. Novelette
26. Etude in A Major
27. Dance
28. Caprice
29. Cavalryman
30. A Dramatic Event
31. Teaching Notes

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 2 / List C

• At Night on the River No. 4 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Ditty [A little song] No. 2 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 3 / List A

• A Little Joke No. 13 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 3 / List C

• Sad story No. 6 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Toccatina No. 12 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 4 / List A

• Dance No. 27 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Etude (Allegro vivace) in A minor No. 3 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 4 / List C

• A Short Story No. 20 (also listed as Fairy tale) from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Ballade No. 16 (also listed as Lyric piece) from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• March No. 15 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 5 / List A

• Etude (Allegro marcato) in F major No. 24 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Etude (Allegro) in A major No. 26 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 5 / List D

• A Dramatic Event No. 30 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Caprice No. 28 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27
• Cavalryman No. 29 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Piano / Grade 6 / List D

• Novelette No. 25 from 30 Pieces for Children Op. 27

Dmitry Kabalevsky was a Soviet composer and pianist, best known for his piano works, particularly those aimed at young musicians. Born in 1904, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory and became a prominent figure in Soviet classical music. Kabalevsky’s compositions are accessible, melodic, and often educational, making them popular in piano teaching. His 30 Children’s Pieces, Op. 27, is a well-loved collection for beginners and intermediate players. Kabalevsky passed away in 1987, leaving a lasting impact on music education.