Winter Rhapsody by Dennis Alexander - piano solo
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| Publisher | ALFRED PUBLISHING CO.,INC. |
| Genre: | classical & sacret |
| Arrangement: | piano |
| Cast: | solo |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Format: | sheet music |
Parameters
| Product code: | 31960 |
| Composer: | Alexander, Dennis |
| No. of songs: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Size: | 23 x 30 cm |
| UPC: | 038081345819 |
| Weight: | 36 g |
Songlist (1)
- Winter Rhapsody
Product description
The maestoso opening of this solo in 3/4 meter leads to an allegro molto tempo. From there, the piece takes off on a wild chase using triplet arpeggios, chromatic scales and ostinato patterns until it returns to the maestoso section in the final four measures. Don't be fooled by the C major key signature-there are many accidentals and chromatic passages, yet they fall comfortably within the hand. This is definitely a show-stopper and is destined to be a favorite on recitals and contest lists.
Dennis Alexander (born 1947) is an American composer, pianist and teacher. His compositions, characterized by their melodic inventiveness and pedagogical sophistication, have been popular with students and teachers around the world. For 24 years, he was a professor of piano and piano pedagogy at the University of Montana. After retirement, he devoted himself exclusively to composing and performing. He is the author of over 400 piano compositions and teaching titles that stand out for their musical appeal and pedagogy. Alexander masterfully combines accessibility with musical depth in his works, motivating students to discover the beauty of music and develop their technical and performance skills.
