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May song in A major

Edward Elgar

What's this piece like?
"May Song" is a work for solo piano written by composer Edward Elgar, whose fame is more related to orchestra work than piano. The piece is defined by a bright and tender character, evocative of a bright and sunny day in May.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
3-4 pages
Romantic
A major

MOOD: Calm and tender.

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1896

First modern Olympic games held in Athens, Greece.

1897

Johannes Brahms died.

1899

Famous American writer Ernest Hemingway was born.

1900

Tosca by G. Puccini premieres in Rome.

1901

May song was composed by E. Elgar at the age of 44 years old.

1902

Pelléas et Mélisande, C. Debussy's most famous opera, premieres in Paris.

1903

First controlled plane flight by the Wright Brothers.

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New York City subway opens.

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Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

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