This guide explores the iconic anthology edited by Albert E. Wier . Originally published in 1918 , this 536-page volume remains one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of standard piano literature ever compiled, covering classical, modern, light, and operatic styles. Core Features of the Collection

While it includes some advanced works, much of the collection is accessible to intermediate to late-intermediate students. Essential Works Included

The anthology features cornerstones of the piano repertoire, including: Moonlight Sonata .

Essential works from the "Great Masters." Modern Masterpieces: Early 20th-century compositions.

Nocturne in Eb Major, Op. 9 No. 2 and various Waltzes . Edvard Grieg: Erotik . Richard Strauss: Träumerei, Op. 9 No. 4 .