early intermediate
Elegy in E minor
Marion Bauer
What's this piece like?
This piece uses dotted rhythms to convey the serious and heavy character of an elegy. Its harmonies wander freely into distant keys, reflecting impressionistic influence and adding an ethereal touch.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate pianists who like inspiring, relaxing and dreamy pieces.
1-2 pages
Impressionist
E minor
MOOD: Meditative, sad and solemn.
TECHNIQUE: Left hand and voicing.
Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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1899
Famous American writer Ernest Hemingway was born.
1900
Tosca by G. Puccini premieres in Rome.
1902
Pelléas et Mélisande, C. Debussy's most famous opera, premieres in Paris.
1903
First controlled plane flight by the Wright Brothers.
1904
Elegy was first published when M. Bauer was 22 years old.
1904
New York City subway opens.
1905
Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.
1906
Dmitri Shostakovich was born.
1907
Edvard Grieg died.
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