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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43. (18th Variation). By Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). For Piano (Piano). BH Piano. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Book only. 4 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060115219. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48012234).

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

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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

Location: from Michigan

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

May 17, 2013

Simple, yet still musical

I bought this with intermediate piano students in mind as a possible recital piece and was not disappointed. I think the arrangement is pleasing to the ear, and was still fun to play. Some cons: It isn't in the original key, otherwise this would have been a good piece to...

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5 star rating

Location: from Racine, WI

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

October 25, 2011

Disappointing

I do not see in the description any indication that this is an arrangement, and not even in the original key. Not worth the price.

14 of 29 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Location: from LONG ISLAND N.Y

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

April 27, 2011

18TH VARIATION THEME OF PAGANINI OP.43

GREAT FOR LATER BEGINNERS. WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE THE ARRANGEMENT IN EITHER B FLAT OR A FLAT FOR PERSONAL CHOICE.

22 of 36 people found this review helpful.

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3 star rating

Location: from Cameron Park, CA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

March 29, 2009

Only 2 Pages!

I tried 4 different versions of this rhapsody before choosing the Hare arrangement. I wanted something somewhat easy, yet full sounding and beautiful. 5 stars for the music. The description stated that it is 4 pages, it is only 2, so minus 1 star for inaccurate description, also subtract one...

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14 of 38 people found this review helpful.

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2 star rating

Location: from Indianapolis, IN

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

March 23, 2009

A bland arrangement

After getting this arrangement and finding it is written in C-major, and playing it, it sounded very bland. I then found a 'real' version by Rachmaninoff himself in D-flat that was more difficult but more rewarding too.

21 of 39 people found this review helpful.

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