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Skizze in F major

Edward Elgar

What's this piece like?
"Skizze" is a work for solo piano written by composer Edward Elgar, whose fame is more related to orchestra work than piano. It was first published in 1903, and it was dedicated to his friend Professor Julius Buths. The piece is really short, lasting around one minute in a typical performance. This short composition sounds very unusual at first as its style is very different from the composer's most prominent work, and it's noticeable a certain level of musical experimentation. The title "Skizze" translates to sketch in German.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Elgar.
1-2 pages
Romantic
F major

MOOD: Crazy and intense.

TECHNIQUE: Voicing.

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

Skizze 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.

1904

New York City subway opens.

1905

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

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