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Adieu in B minor

Edward Elgar

What's this piece like?
"Adieu" is a work for solo piano written by composer Edward Elgar, whose fame is more related to orchestra work than piano. The title translates to farewell and is a great exemplification of Elgar's great talent for lyricism. The piece features a somber and melancholic melody that needs to be projected and elevated above the intricate texture of chords and notes present in both, right and left hands.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Elgar.
3-4 pages
Romantic
B minor

MOOD: Sad and melancholic.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM diploma level
This piece is beyond all ABRSM levels
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1927

First film combining music and speech ("The Jazz Singer") premieres.

1929

Edwin Hubble proposes theory of expanding universe.

1929

The Great Depression starts in the U.S.

1931

“The Star Spangled Banner” officially becomes the U.S. national anthem.

1932

Adieu was composed by E. Elgar at the age of 75 years old.

1933

Hitler is appointed German chancellor.

1936

Spanish civil war begins.

1939

Gone with the Wind premieres.

1939

The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.

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