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Offline chopinlover23

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Rarely Heard Piano Music,.
on: April 04, 2011, 11:52:55 AM
Hi there! I have a big question  ??? I've just thought that my repertoire should also include pieces that are rarely heard or not overplayed. Suggestions please... :) probably works from the Romantic Era. It needs to be for the Intermediate level of playing.

Thanks so much!! ;D

Offline lostinidlewonder

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Re: Rarely Heard Piano Music,.
Reply #1 on: April 04, 2011, 03:38:14 PM
What about try some Gustav Lind, https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Lind,_Gustave has a small selection. I like his Piano Suite "In an old world city" which i picked up for $1.00 in a second hand shop!

Also Cecile Chaminade is wonderful. https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Chaminade,_C%C3%A9cile  


I like Autumn from the 6 concert etude and have played that since I was young, an old friend!
https://imslp.org/wiki/6_%C3%89tudes_de_concert,_Op.35_(Chaminade,_C%C3%A9cile)

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Re: Rarely Heard Piano Music,.
Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 11:49:25 PM
Medtner.  Very under appreciated. 

Vierne.  Most known for his organ compositions, but he did write for piano. 

Scriabin.  His early period is very romantic. 

Czech composers: Smetana, Suk. 

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Re: Rarely Heard Piano Music,.
Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 01:14:23 AM
I heard of this composer named Henselt some time ago, and I love his pieces. His etudes seem a little more advanced than intermediate, but he is worth a try!

How about a Weber Sonata? I don't know if he is that rarely heard, though I like his pieces, maybe you will (then again, I like every Romantic piece I have listened to).
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