late intermediate

Lyrical Thought Op.11 No.3

Sergei Bortkiewicz

What's this piece like?
This right hand is consistently delayed by an 8th note, from the first measure to the last. This feature creates an uneasy feeling and makes this piece an excellent exercise in coordination and pedal control.
Who's this piece for?
If you are at an intermediate level and enjoy playing relaxing music, this piece will be a great challenge!
1-2 pages
Romantic
E major

MOOD: Dreamy.

TECHNIQUE: Right hand, syncopation and alternating hands.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 6
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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1904

New York City subway opens.

1905

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

1906

Dmitri Shostakovich was born.

1907

Edvard Grieg died.

1909

Six Lyrical Thoughts Op. 11 was first published when S. Bortkiewicz was 32 years old.

1909

North Pole is reached by American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson.

1912

Chinese Republic proclaimed after a revolution overthrows Manchu dynasty.

1912

New Mexico and Arizona admitted as states of the U.S.

1912

Titanic sinks on its first voyage.

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