This new compilation is a rich selection of the composer's best, most representative works for solo piano. Included here are such classics as the Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14; the delightful E-minor Scherzo, Op. 16, No. 2; the lyrical Variations serieuses, Op. 54; the great Prelude and Fugue in E minor; and a generous selection of the "character" pieces and "songs without words" long associated with Mendelssohn's name. Pianists at all levels of achievement will welcome this comprehensive, modestly priced edition.

"Light and airy": Character piece in E major (Op. 7, No. 7)

Rondo capriccioso in E major (Op. 14)  8

Three Fantasies (Caprices) (Op. 16)

Fantasy in A minor  16

Scherzo in E minor  19

Fantasy in E major  22

Fantasy in F-sharp minor (Op. 28)  26

Scherzo in B minor  40

Scherzo a capriccio in F-sharp minor  42

Prelude and Fugue in E minor (Op. 35, No. 1)  50

Variations serieuses in D minor (Op. 54)  59

Songs without Words

Song without Words (Op. 19, No. 5)  72

Venetian Gondola Song in F-sharp minor (Op. 30, No. 6)  76

Folk Song (Op. 53, No. 5)  78

Spring Song (Op. 62, No. 6)  81

Venetian Gondola Song in A minor (Op. 62, No. 5) 84

Spinning Song (Op. 67, No. 4)  86

Albumleaf in E minor (Op. 117)  90

Pieces for children (Op. 72)

1. Allegro non troppo  96

2. Andante sostenuto  97

3. Allegretto  98

4. Andante con moto  99

5. Allegro assai  100

6. Vivace  102

Sonata in G minor (Op. 105)

I.  Allegro  104

II. Adagio  110

III. Presto  113

Perpetuum mobile (op. 119)  118