Contained in this charming edition are 13 pieces which capture the essence of youth as well as the vast array of emotion usually conveyed in Schumann's works. Editor Willard A. Palmer includes a review of the original autograph, explanation of phrasing and ornamentation and a useful tempo chart -- all valuable information required for an accurate and precise performance. Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.