late intermediate

Meditation Op.33 No.1

Mélanie Bonis

What's this piece like?
This piece is a hidden gem for intermediate level pianists, with a beautiful melodic line rich in colors and movement. The left hand is specially challenging, since it requires a very smooth and even sound with the notes moving up and down the keyboard.
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
Romantic
F major

MOOD: Meditative, dreamy and relaxing.

TECHNIQUE: Left hand and voicing.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 7
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
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1897

Johannes Brahms died.

1898

Meditation was first published when M. Bonis was 40 years old.

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