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Notturno in Gb major

Ottorino Respighi

What's this piece like?
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.
Who's this piece for?
An incredible piece for advanced pianists looking for a relaxing and inspiring piece to play.
5+ pages
Impressionist
Gb major

MOOD: Meditative, melancholic and mysterious.

TECHNIQUE: Voicing, large chords and alternating hands.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM diploma level
This piece is beyond all ABRSM levels
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1897

Johannes Brahms died.

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

Notturno was composed by O. Respighi at the age of 24 years old.

1903

First controlled plane flight by the Wright Brothers.

1904

New York City subway opens.

1905

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

1906

Dmitri Shostakovich was born.

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