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Sancta Dorothea, S. 187 is a character piece by Franz Liszt from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- character piece
- Romantic
- dreamy
- gentle
- voicing
Also known as Sancta Dorothea S.187.
History
The Andante opening places a simple line among softly moving notes. The later dolce semplice instruction supports a plain, connected character rather than an ornate display.
Sources
How to practise it
- Keep the repeated upper notes connected while the surrounding eighth notes stay quiet.
How hard is it
Level 6, estimated
Three overlapping opening voices and later expressive timing demand mature balance without extreme passagework.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Franz Liszt
- Consolation No. 1, S. 172Level 4, estimatedWith Maestro
- Liebesträume No. 3, S. 541Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Level 10, estimatedWith Maestro
