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Valse Mélancolique Op.3 No.3

Vladimir Rebikov

What's this piece like?
Rebikov's Opus 3 is a great set of three short pieces for intermediate pianists and Valse Mélancolique is by far the most famous. The remarkable expressive character of this piece is paired with clean writing and straight forward harmonies, making this a true gem of the intermediate piano repertoire.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
1-2 pages
Romantic
B minor

MOOD: Sad and melancholic.

TECHNIQUE: Counterpoint and rubato.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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1895

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

1896

First modern Olympic games held in Athens, Greece.

1897

Johannes Brahms died.

1899

Famous American writer Ernest Hemingway was born.

1900

Valse Mélancolique was first published when V. Rebikov was 34 years old.

1900

Tosca by G. Puccini premieres in Rome.

1902

Pelléas et Mélisande, C. Debussy's most famous opera, premieres in Paris.

1903

First controlled plane flight by the Wright Brothers.

1904

New York City subway opens.

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