Late Intermediate
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Rhapsody on A Theme of Paganini
Arranged in the key of C major for flute and piano, this is my arrangement of Sergei Rachmanioff's beautiful "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" (variation 18").This piece has a flute part which compliments the main theme with a fugal quality and is a great piece for a...
Elegant Impromptu
"Elegant Impromptu" is my arrangement of the cantabile and lyrical middle section of Frederic Chopin's "Fantasie-Impromptu" written in the key of C major. The intermediate to late pianist will enjoy it's rich harmonies and evolving sustained melody which fades into a...
Portraits of Paris
"Portraits of Paris" is a delicate piano solo with a touch of synthesizer in the key of A major capturing a impressionistic style, and ending with a free flowing cadenza. The late intermediate pianist should strive for a rich tone and use of rubato. Portraits of...
Diamonds & Lace
“Diamonds & Lace” is a delicate and reflective piece I wrote for flute and piano in the key of C major, requiring the intermediate pianist to maintain a rich and smooth legato as the melody glides from the left hand to the right. Download Diamonds &...
A Summer Seascape
"A Summer Seascape” is a beautiful impressionistic piano solo written in the key of A major. The late intermediate student should portray the contrasts in dynamics and bring out voicing in the right hand. Download A Summer Seascape 2
Sonata Opus 49 No. 2
Sonata Opus 49 No. 2: This is an impressive Sonata (Allegro) by Beethoven in the key of G Major requiring the intermediate student to play with a crisp yet fluent articulation. The student should give close attention to the quarter notes over a subdued triplet pattern...
Sonatine 1 Allegro let Kuhlau
Sonatine 1 Allegro let Kuhlau: This is a rewarding sonatina containing a alberti bass in the left hand in the key of C major and brief modulations to c minor with a triplet pattern in the right hand. The intermediate student should pay close attention to the...
Fur Elise
Fur Elise: An excellent example of a Rondo form (abaca) set in the key of a minor over an arpeggiated bass which alternates from a minor to E Major. This piano solo by Beethoven has a beautiful two octave chromatic descent in section c and is great for teaching the...
Ballade
Ballade: This piano ballad is in the key of c minor and begins and ends with the melody in the left hand and alternates to the right hand in a beautiful middle section. The melody line should resonate over the accompaniment. Ballad is a good piece for a level 4-5...
Schumann Traumerei
Schumann Traumerei: This delicate piece in the key of F major by Robert Schumann reflects images of childhood. This was also a encore piece performed by Vladimir Horowitz and is great for the intermediate student. schumann-traumerei