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Eighteenth Variation by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Arranged by Hermene Eichorn. For solo piano. Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo. Belwin Edition. From "Rhapsodie on a Theme of Paganini". Classical Period. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Single piece. 5 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing (AP.F02063).

The world-famous Rachmaninoff Eighteenth Variation has probably graced as many pianos and recitals as has any favorite solo -- it is a top-selling piano solo, perfect for recitals. Eichorn's transcription has faithfully maintained the original arrangement.

This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 7-8.

About SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced)

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4 and 5-note chords spanning more than an octave. Intricate rhythms and melodies.

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5 star rating

David

Location: from Michigan

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

April 28, 2011

Perfect

This is a nice addition to my sheet music library. It is exactly what I was expecting, challenging and fun to play.

16 of 27 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Cynthia

Location: from New Hampshire

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

July 17, 2009

My Favorite Music and Arrangement

I love this music; the sheer sweetness and lyricism of its passages still bring tears to my eyes after many years of playing it. And I love this old Eichhorn/CPP/Belwin arrangement; I always have. It's challenging but perfect for someone looking for an engaging newcomer that quickly becomes an old...

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18 of 35 people found this review helpful.

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4 star rating

Mickey

Location: from SC

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

March 19, 2009

Eighteenth Variation Review

Lovely music for advanced students - one of the best known classical pieces, melodic.

18 of 33 people found this review helpful.

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3 star rating

Isaac

Location: from Sydney, Australia

February 28, 2009

Good, but not in the original key.

This is a simplified arrangement and it is not in the original key. A solo version that is more faithful to the original can be found in the book "24 Piano Transcriptions of Classical Masterpieces." Look for "24 Piano Transcriptions - 2nd Edition." here on Sheet Music Plus.

28 of 49 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Christy

Location: from

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

May 26, 2008

beautiful

This is a wonderful song. Although the left hand becomes tedious in a couple measures, a little bit of editing by the pianist improves it greatly. Be aware though that the sample page is quite a bit more simple than the rest of the piece. As a teenager who likes...

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21 of 41 people found this review helpful.

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