Vladimir Rebikov was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
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.
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It could be a good match if you're an intermediate pianist with a solid foundation and strong technique.
Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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