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Concerto No. 1 in F# Minor, Op. 1. (Revised 1917 version). By Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). For Piano Duet. Piano. Senior Class piece for the Piano Concerto event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. SMP Level 10 (Advanced); NFMC Level: Senior Class. 48 pages. G. Schirmer #LB1655. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50260770).

Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform.

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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.

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Jon Jay

Location: from Alberta

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

June 4, 2008

Rachmaninov at his best

Though not as famous as some of the later concertos (like the 2nd and 3rd), this piece is well worthy of the attention of any serious pianist. The pianistic texture is very well thought out, as well as the accompaniment, which supports very well the solo. The orchestral reduction is...

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Sandra

Location: from Pocatello, ID

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

February 9, 2007

Wonderful

This piece just gives me chills. The first movement has an absolutely gorgeous main theme and the cadenza is one of the meaning-of-life cadenzas in the repertoire. It has alot of typical big Rachmaninoff chords, multiple melodic lines, etc. Those are the biggest of the difficulties there. The second movement,...

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Jason

Location: from Northridge,CA

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

April 4, 2006

A great Piece

This is an awesome concerto that puts the listener at the edge of their seat....and the cadenza it really awesome...it gives me chills when i listen to it....also the second movement is magical like harry potter!!...somewhat...and the piece has a really cool third movement and has a thrilling ending.....this concerto...

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