Just like his great models Schumann and Tchaikovsky, Maykapar - who taught piano at the St. Petersburg Conservatory from the 1910s onward - composed several collections for children. Written in a charming post-Romantic style, these characterful pieces and their imaginative titles are sure to capture the interest of young performers. The twenty miniatures selected from various cycles offer a wide range of attractive repertoire choices for beginner pianists and are ideal for expanding their concert programs.