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Intermezzo in F major

Pietro Mascagni

What's this piece like?
The famous intermezzo from Pietro Mascagni's opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" occurs between the first and second acts. It is a purely orchestral piece that is played during the interval in the action of the opera.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Mascagni.
1-2 pages
Romantic
F major

MOOD: Passionate and tender.

TECHNIQUE: Octaves and block chords.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 7
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1883

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is completed.

1883

The original Metropolitan Opera House, at Broadway in New York City, opens with a performance of C. Gounod's opera Faust.

1885

World's first steel-frame skyscraper built in Chicago.

1886

Franz Liszt died.

1889

Intermezzo was composed by P. Mascagni at the age of 26 years old.

1889

Eiffel Tower is built for the event to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution.

1891

The Carnegie Hall is built in New York City by Andrew Carnegie.

1892

A. Dvořák moves to the US to become the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.

1893

New Zealand becomes first country in the world to grant women the vote.

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