Cornelius Gurlitt was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
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Gurlitt's Opus 205 is a great set of short pieces for beginner pianists. These pieces focus on cantabile sound on the right hand, as well as phrasing, and balance techniques.
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Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
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