late intermediate

Rêverie L 68

Claude Debussy

What's this piece like?
The word "Rêverie" is French for daydream and this piece depicts that mood better than any other! It is one of Debussy's most famous pieces and a staple of the piano repertoire. Coordination between right and left hands, evenness of sound and smooth lines are the main skills this piece will help you develop.
Who's this piece for?
If you are at an intermediate level and enjoy playing relaxing music, this piece will be a great challenge!
3-4 pages
Impressionist
F major

MOOD: Meditative, dreamy and famous.

TECHNIQUE: Arpeggios and coordination.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 9
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
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1883

The original Metropolitan Opera House, at Broadway in New York City, opens with a performance of C. Gounod's opera Faust.

1885

World's first steel-frame skyscraper built in Chicago.

1886

Franz Liszt died.

1889

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

1890

Rêverie was composed by C. Debussy at the age of 28 years old.

1891

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

1892

A. Dvořák moves to the US to become the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.

1893

New Zealand becomes first country in the world to grant women the vote.

1893

Pyotr Tchaikovsky died.

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