Alfred The New Virtuoso - 6 Intermediate Etudes for the Budding Virtuoso
These impressive etudes were composed with the goal of creating short, dramatic recital pieces, each exploring different pianistic devices that create a brilliant, exciting sound.
Product Overview
Rather than functioning as purely technical drills, each etude in this collection doubles as a genuine recital piece, giving intermediate students the chance to develop virtuosic technique while performing dramatic, audience-pleasing repertoire. By exploring a different pianistic device in each piece, students gain a well-rounded toolkit of brilliant technical effects, all in the service of creating exciting, engaging performances.
Ideal For
- Intermediate piano students seeking dramatic, showstopping recital pieces
- Piano teachers looking for etudes that double as genuine performance repertoire
- Students wanting to develop varied virtuosic technique through short pieces
- Performers preparing exciting, brilliant showpieces for recitals and festivals
Key Features
Short, Dramatic Recital Pieces
Each etude is composed to function as a genuine performance piece, not just a technical exercise.
Varied Pianistic Devices
Every etude explores a different technical device, giving students broad exposure to brilliant pianistic effects.
Intermediate Level
Calibrated specifically for intermediate students building toward more advanced virtuosic repertoire.
Contents
This collection includes six etudes: "Agitato e Delicato," "Chromatic Fantasy," "The Ocean," "Sparks," "The Storm," and "Winter Wind."
BP B6.2B