Customer Reviews for Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
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Jerry
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.
6 of 14 people found this review helpful.
HOWARD E
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.
11 of 20 people found this review helpful.
A. Lemke
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 star for $10 price plus tax & shipping ($16).
10 of 23 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
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.
15 of 26 people found this review helpful.
Musical Jane
Location: from NJ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 18, 2009
Delightful!
Easy enough to just sit down and play, but complex enough to sound enchanting!
9 of 22 people found this review helpful.
Robin
Location: from South Jersey
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 3, 2008
Such a Pretty Song
I bought this for my daughter because I love the song, but it is a really easy arrangement. I couldn't find a more advanced arrangement, but if you are an advanced pianist, you will find this too easy.
5 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Kaj Balsborg
Location: from Copenhagen, Denmark
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 23, 2008
Too simple
When you order sheet music like this you expect it to be for the more advanced player - at least I did.
8 of 14 people found this review helpful.
DJK
Location: from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
April 19, 2008
Nice Arrangement!
Needs little "doctoring-up" in the bass in comparison to the D-Major Version but is a bit easier to read and play in the Key of C. For all practical purposes,it sounds just as nice since it is nearly and note for note transposition.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Dr. Ben Millspaugh
Location: from Littleton, Colorado
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
March 27, 2008
A Simple, yet nicely arranged romantic classic
This melody works very well on a digital piano. Using various modes, the pianist can add depth and power to a classic piece. For a beginner, this one seemed to be very well arranged. I would recommend it for a recital.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Kara Russell
Location: from Los Angeles, CA
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
February 14, 2008
Advanced Arrangment
This arrangement is as advanced as you could ever wish for, for a competition or recital or performance. If you are not puffed up with the sense of your own sparkling magnificence, this arrangment will give you plenty of challenge and more importantly, please the crowd. If you are someone who just likes this pretty melody and wants a simple version to play, look for a simpler arrangement.
5 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Alex
Location: from Pittsburgh, PA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
November 3, 2007
Fabulous*
This music comes quite natural, and really creates an atmosphere that will leave listeners breathless. I am somewhat virtuoso, and if you like me can't find that perfect really advanced version of this song, this is a classic edition to your repitoire collection.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Margaret
Location: from Connecticut
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
July 18, 2007
Perfect!
Fast shipping, great music, as described! Perfect experience!
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.