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“Burgmuller - Op. 100 No. 14 - La Styrienne” is classified as a Level 4 Piano work worth 4,050 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Composers → Burgmuller, Friedrich and is part of the Romantic collection. The sheet music for “Burgmuller - Op. 100 No. 14 - La Styrienne” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.
“Burgmüller - La Styrienne - Op. 100, No. 14” is a two-page Romantic character piece in 3/4 time, marked Mouvement de Valse. The music has a graceful waltz character, with a light right-hand melody, steady left-hand dance support, accented upbeats, repeated sections, and a contrasting middle section before the return to the opening. The title refers to a Styrian dance style, and Burgmüller gives the piece both elegance and rustic energy through its lilting rhythm, short accents, and clear phrase structure.
Measures 1–4 introduce the opening waltz gesture. The right hand begins with a short upbeat figure and accented melody notes, while the left hand supports with simple bass notes and chord tones. The mezzo forte marking gives the opening a clear, confident dance character.
Measures 5–11 present the first graceful waltz phrase. The dynamic changes to piano and the music is marked grazioso, making the character lighter and more elegant. The right hand moves through a long slurred melodic line with small rising figures, while the left hand keeps the steady waltz support underneath.
Measures 12–15 repeat and strengthen the main phrase. The right hand becomes more active with rising eighth-note motion, while the left hand continues the dance accompaniment. The crescendo gives the phrase a small lift before the music begins to relax again.
Measures 16–20 close the first large section with expressive slowing. The right hand continues the lyrical waltz motion, while the left hand supports with simple chordal patterns. The riten., dim. e rall., and return to a tempo shape the phrase into a gentle arrival instead of a sharp stop.
Measures 21–28 bring back the main waltz material and lead to the Fine. The melody returns with a soft dolce character, then grows into a stronger forte phrase near the end. This section completes the opening dance idea and marks the point where the piece will end after the later D.S. return.
Measures 29–36 form the contrasting middle section, marked f deciso. The music becomes firmer and more direct, with stronger accents, a heavier left-hand foundation, and more decisive melodic gestures. This section gives the piece a bolder character before the D.S. al Fine sends the performer back to the earlier waltz material.
Interesting fact: “La Styrienne” means “The Styrian,” referring to a dance associated with Styria, a region connected with Austrian folk dance traditions. Burgmüller uses that dance background inside a short student character piece, giving young pianists a taste of Romantic salon style while still focusing on practical skills like waltz rhythm, phrasing, and dynamic contrast.
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