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A little fairy tale Op.27 No.9

Dmitry Kabalevsky

What's this piece like?
Kabalevky is known for his wide contribution to pedagogical music. Each piece featured in his Op 27 was written as student work, and they're ordered to progress slightly in difficulty. "A little fairy tale" it's a great work for developing the staccato technique, mostly played in unison.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate level pianists who like original and non-traditional pieces.
1-2 pages
Modern
E minor

MOOD: Whimsical.

TECHNIQUE: Staccato and unison.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 5
Equivalent to ABRSM level 5
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1929

The Great Depression starts in the U.S.

1931

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

1933

Hitler is appointed German chancellor.

1936

Spanish civil war begins.

1938

30 Pieces for Children Op. 27 was composed by D. Kabalevsky at the age of 34 years old.

1939

Gone with the Wind premieres.

1939

The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.

1943

Sergey Rachmaninoff died.

1945

Béla Bartók died.

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