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Elégie Op.3 No.1

Sergey Rachmaninoff

What's this piece like?
Morceaux de Fantaisie (French for Fantasy Pieces), Op. 3, is a set of five piano solo pieces dedicated to Anton Arensky, his harmony teacher at the Conservatory. It is one of Rachmaninoff's most widely known solo piano pieces, a deeply personal and profound work that explores wide ranges of sounds and emotions.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Rachmaninoff.
3-4 pages
Romantic
Eb minor

MOOD: Sad, passionate, dark, melancholic and dramatic.

TECHNIQUE: Double notes.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM diploma level
This piece is beyond all ABRSM levels
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1885

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1886

Franz Liszt died.

1889

Eiffel Tower is built for the event to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution.

1891

The Carnegie Hall is built in New York City by Andrew Carnegie.

1892

Morceaux de fantaisie Op. 3 was composed by S. Rachmaninoff at the age of 19 years old.

1892

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