late intermediate

1. Prelude in E minor

Fanny Mendelssohn

What's this piece like?
This Prelude is a magnificent piece, with a simple theme that is developed into a powerful climax that evokes the grand style of the choral music of J.S.Bach.
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
E minor

MOOD: Serious, triumphant, intense and bold.

TECHNIQUE: Right hand, block chords and counterpoint.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 6
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1825

First passenger-carrying railroad in England is constructed.

1826

Nicéphore Niépce takes the world's first photograph.

1827

Ludwig Van Beethoven died.

1828

Franz Schubert died.

1830

Prelude was composed by F. Mendelssohn at the age of 25 years old.

1833

Slavery abolished in British Empire.

1833

Johannes Brahms was born.

1836

The Republic of Texas declares independence from the Republic of Mexico.

1838

R. Schumann completes his famous Kinderszenen Opus 15.

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