Ottorino Respighi was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This piece is part of "Six pieces for piano" written by composer Ottorino Respighi, whose fame is more related to orchestra work than piano.
As the title suggests, Notturno (translates to nocturne) is a melancholic, meditative piece in line with the nocturne genre. It has a charming melody and features rolled chords and repetitions. Its difficulty level is similar to the most known Chopin's nocturnes.
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Equivalent to RCM diploma level
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