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Which post-baroque Toccata is most difficult technically and musically?

Schumann
3 (27.3%)
Prokofiev
3 (27.3%)
Ravel
3 (27.3%)
Khatchaturian
0 (0%)
Debussy (from pour le piano)
0 (0%)
Busoni
2 (18.2%)

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Topic: Most Difficult Toccata (non-baroque)  (Read 12085 times)

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Re: Most Difficult Toccata (non-baroque)
Reply #100 on: July 15, 2011, 09:16:11 AM
I don't know if it's the most difficult, but I like Schumann's the most.
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