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The Prayer

This is the beautiful piano solo classical crossover song  by David Foster and Carol Bayer Sager written in the key of F major with a delicate melodic line over a flowing bass and intended for the late intermediate pianist.  ...

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Clarinet Concerto Theme

This is Mozart’s beautiful theme from his “Clarinet Concerto” ( intended for the intermediate to late intermediate pianist)  arranged in the key of C major for solo piano and also clarinet, flute & piano in B flat,  perfect for weddings.   ...

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Catherine’s Dance

This is a delicate piano solo written in the key of G major with two against three rhythmic patterns, use of rubato and rich melodic phrases  intended for the late intermediate pianist....

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Mia & Sebastian’s

This is my arrangement of the lyrical theme “Mia & Sebastian’s Theme” ( from the movie La La Land), written  with an arpeggiated ending and intended for the late intermediate pianist.  YOU TUBE VIDEO...

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Morning Reverie

“Morning Reverie” is a delicate piano solo with optional flute & strings written in F major with alternating decorations and  two against three rhythmic pattern....

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Over the Rainbow

This is my arrangement of Harold Arlen’s lyrical piece “Over the Rainbow” (from “The Wizard of Oz”), written in the key of C major for solo piano with optional oboe, flute, strings & hand bells, and great for the late intermediate student....

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O Mio Babbino Caro

This is one of Puccini’s most lyrical and beautiful arias (“O Mio Babbino Caro”) from the Opera “Gianni Schicchi” arranged in the key of C major for solo piano with optional flute and strings.  The late intermediate pianist should play...

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Love is Here to Stay

This is a beautiful jazz standard arranged in the key of F major with an arpeggiated bass line and great for the late intermediate pianist.    “Love is here to Stay”   was one of the final compositions George Gershwin wrote, which...

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Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune: This is one of the most famous movements from Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque which comes from a poem that means “moonlight”.  This impressionistic work shares a common motif with Debussy’s previous two movements and is a beautiful piano … Continue reading

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Sonata Opus 49 No. 2

Sonata Opus 49 No. 2: This is an impressive Sonata (Allegro) by Beethoven in the key of G Major requiring the intermediate student to play with a crisp yet fluent articulation. The student should give close attention to the quarter … Continue reading

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Intermezzo

Intermezzo free download Intermezzo: A lyrical piece for solo piano in A major with melancholy and tonal color. Traditionally the intermezzo was meant to be a middle piece but Brahm’s wrote his intermezzo’s as independent works. This piece is intended for … Continue reading

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Pavane

Ravel Maurice Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte: This is a slow processional dance containing a beautiful recurring theme by the French romantic composer Maurice Ravel. The advanced pianist should play with much rubato as the tempo varies. Download Ravel-maurice-pavane-pour-une-infante-defunte-677

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Kinderscenen

Kinderscenen Download Kinderscenen: This is a favorite of Schumann’s compositions with a playful harmonic structure that is deceptively simple and good for a mature pianist. Vladimir Horowitz used this work as an encore piece.  

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Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum

Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum: A beautiful lively piece from Debussy’s “Suite for Piano”  containing rubato and a slower middle section with aesthetical modulations which return to the main theme.  This is a great piece for the late intermediate student. Download … Continue reading

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FREE: Nocturno Op. 54, No. 4 Grieg

Nocturno Op. 54, No. 4 Grieg: This charming solo is from Grieg’s “Selected Lyric pieces for Piano” and has a elegant yet complex polyrhymic texture requiring the mature pianist to play with an expressive right hand motif and breath between … Continue reading

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Debussy Arabesque No. 1

Debussy Arabesque No. 1: This beautiful impressionistic arabesque ( in the key of E Major ) was composed by Debussy in his late twenties when he was developing his musical style.    The advanced pianist will enjoy playing this reflective spring … Continue reading

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Blue Angel Boogie Woogie

Blue Angle Boogie Woogie: A lively blues piano piece with a boogie bass line requiring the late intermediate student to play with great fluency and rhythmic virtuosity.  While the bass has a steady ostinato the right hand travels with many...

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Toccata Rag

Toccata Rag: This lively piece reflects a ragtime style with its syncopated melody over a steady bass line and combines with freestyle passages typical in a toccata form. The intermediate pianist should play with dexterity and technique, accenting the beats...

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Summer Prayers

“Summer Prayers” This soft cantabile piano solo intended for the late intermediate student, is in the key of D flat major with changes in meter and in a rondo form.      ...

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Rainbow Rhapsody

Rainbow Rhapsody is a beautiful free flowing one movement piano piece in the key of E major. The late intermediate student should give close attention to the dynamics and tonal color.  ...

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