<b>Album for the young</b>, Op.39, is a collection of 24 short piano pieces composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1878. The pieces are simple and tuneful, designed to be played by children and beginners.<br />Each piece has a descriptive title, such as &quot;Morning Prayer,&quot; &quot;Waltz,&quot; and &quot;The Sick Doll,&quot; which captures the mood or theme of the music. The pieces are mostly in major keys and have a gentle, lyrical character.<br />Despite being intended for children, the pieces are not simplistic or trivial. Tchaikovsky&#39;s skill as a composer is evident in the variety of textures, rhythms, and harmonies that he employs throughout the collection.<br />Album for the young, Op.39, is a charming and accessible introduction to Tchaikovsky&#39;s music, both for young pianists and for anyone who appreciates his gift for melody and expression.