Doriantella is an original tarantella in dorian mode. Written in D dorian, it lightens the feel of the classic minor key tarantella, giving it a mysterious and almost mystical fantasy quality. Best for early intermediate pianists and a beautiful recital piece.
Accessible for smaller hands: The largest harmonic interval is a Major 6th (inverted chord triad).
This early intermediate arrangement of Fandango from Boccherini’s Guitar Quintet in D Major is both fun and dramatic. It highlights some of the most recognizable themes from the original and maintains the authentic rhythms, articulations, and traditional fandango pulse throughout. With octave changes, shifting dynamics, bold articulations, and more, this arrangement is a fantastic addition to any student’s classical repertoire. This piece is also a wonderful choice for a lesser known classical piano recital piece.