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Arabesque No.1 Op.61

Cécile Chaminade

What's this piece like?
This Arabesque is an excellent early-advanced level choice for pianists who are starting to explore advanced repertoire. It has a bold character, folk-like rhythms, and explores many different colors and moods.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Chaminade.
5+ pages
Romantic
G minor

MOOD: Passionate and bold.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 9
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
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1885

World's first steel-frame skyscraper built in Chicago.

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

Arabesque No.1 was composed by C. Chaminade at the age of 35 years old.

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.

1895

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

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