Durand’s Piano Pieces: Masterworks by the Composer Behind Classic Recital Favorites

Auguste Durand was born in Paris, France, in 1830 and was active as an organist and composer.

He is the founder of the publishing house Durand, which produced the sheet music editions known as the “Durand Edition,” beloved by musicians around the world.

More people may know him as “Mr.

Durand of the Durand Edition” than as a composer.

In this article, we’ll highlight two piano pieces composed by Durand himself.

We will introduce these pieces—well-loved staples of student recitals—along with the background of their composition and their distinctive features.