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Lament Op.3

Alexander Gretchaninov

What's this piece like?
Lament is part of Gretchaninov's collection titled "5 Pastels". Each piece is a short and self-contained, reminiscent of small pastels painting. The Romantic lyricism is dominant in the piece, and it's a great introductory piece for other Romantic genres like Nocturnes and Élégies. On a technical level, this piece is perfect to develop a deep tone and for the study of rubato.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
3-4 pages
Romantic
G minor

MOOD: Sad, melancholic and dramatic.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 7
Equivalent to ABRSM level 6
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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

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

1893

Pyotr Tchaikovsky died.

1894

5 Pastels Op. 3 was first published when A. Gretchaninov was 30 years old.

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.

1896

First modern Olympic games held in Athens, Greece.

1897

Johannes Brahms died.

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