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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Scherzo, piano arrangement is a scherzo by Felix Mendelssohn from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
- scherzo
- Romantic
- dancing
- playful
- block chords
Also known as A Midsummer Night's Dream incidental music Op. 61; Op. 61: Scherzo (printed title).
History
The short opening figures suggest a light, quick exchange. In this long piano arrangement, preserving their airy character matters more than making the orchestral reduction sound constantly large.
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How to practise it
- Keep the opening chord groups light and separate their short-note responses clearly.
How hard is it
Level 9, estimated
Rapid chord-rich figures and a 504-measure encoding require advanced articulation and stamina.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Felix Mendelssohn
- Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 85 No. 1Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
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- Scherzo in E minor, Op. 16 No. 2Level 8, estimatedWith Maestro
