late intermediate

Meditation Op.76 No.6

Cécile Chaminade

What's this piece like?
This is an extraordinary piece for late intermediate pianists that explores musical expression. Chaminade masterfully creates a dreamy and meditative atmosphere with the help of soothing, long arpeggiated chords.
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
Ab major

MOOD: Meditative, slow, dreamy and relaxing.

TECHNIQUE: Crossing hand and large chords.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
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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

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

1893

6 Songs Without Words Op. 76 was first published when C. Chaminade was 36 years old.

1893

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

1893

Pyotr Tchaikovsky died.

1895

Auguste and Louis Lumière premiere motion pictures at a café in Paris.

1895

G. Mahler's Symphony No. 2 (the "Resurrection") premieres in Berlin, Germany.

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