Hélène de Montgeroult was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
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This piece is an excellent study to develop flexible fingers and freedom of movement for the right hand. The writing is excellent and forces that hand to turn in unusual ways in order to make the music sound smooth and even. The steady harmonic progressions and unpredictable shifts in color make that skill even more challenging.
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It might be a good next step if you're an intermediate pianist working on your technique.
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Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
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