Some of the "Ten Pieces for Pianist" Op. 58 were successfully performed during the composer's lifetime. At a concert at the university festival on October 10, 1911, two pieces (Scherzino No. 2 and Sérénade No. 9) had to be repeated due to strong applause. Sibelius and pianist Sigrid Sundgren-Schnéevoigt were honored with enthusiastic cheers. The laudatory critique described the pieces as "the most brilliant piano works in this condensed, small form ever published in Finland."