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Piano Solo: Max Eschig
Composition Year: 2002
Duration Approx.: 3 minutes
A Dazzling Piano Thrill Ride at 210 BPM
Though not an easy piece—particularly given its rapid tempo of 210 to the crotchet (mostly in quavers and semiquavers)—its short length, appealing harmonic style reminiscent of late Scriabin or Szymanowski, and thoroughly pianistic design make it an ideal showpiece for advanced players.
Commissioned as a set piece for the École Normale (Paris) Diplôme Supérieur, it stands out as an impressive challenge in both technique and musicality.
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A difficult piece, particularly because of the demanding metronome marking of 210 to the crochet, which requires agile playing in quavers and semiquavers. Yet, for those daring enough to master its swift pace, this three-minute whirlwind provides a thrilling challenge and a chance to shine.
Its concise duration, combined with a palatable harmonic language (somewhere in the realm of late Scriabin or Szymanowski) and thoroughly pianistic writing, makes it a captivating showpiece for an advanced piano student seeking to showcase virtuosity and musicality.
Commissioned as a set piece for the École Normale (Paris) Diplôme Superieur, it stands as a striking and memorable gateway to the world of top-tier performance.
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