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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! The mountain summit is in sight and the sun has just broken over the horizon, bathing the mountain in its glory.
These are the “Sunrise and Ascent” themes (“Sonnenaufgang” and “Der Anstieg”) from Richard Strauss’s epic tone poem “Alpine Symphony”. This elementary piano arrangement is filled with triumph and joy. Grand opening chords are followed by the memorable dotted quarter-filled melody and the perfect fourth fanfare. Triplets punctuate the bass line for the victorious finish as you ascend the mountain’s summit. With exciting dynamics and rhythms, this piece is best for mid to late beginner level and is a fantastic choice for a recital piece.
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You enter a dark, scary forest. The trees are huge and block out the sun. It seems like danger is lurking behind every tree and the whole world is about to close in on you…But then you find your way to a sunny clearing. The sun streams through the tree branches, and you hear birds singing merrily. Your fear dissipates as the forest becomes warm, inviting, and peaceful.
This is the “Eintritt in den Wald” or “Entry into the Forest” theme from Richard Strauss’s epic tone poem “Alpine Symphony”. This elementary piano arrangement begins dramatically in C minor, builds in intensity, and then the mood suddenly shifts for a calmer, more peaceful ending in C Major. This arrangement uses an extensive key range with octave changes, cross-hand arpeggios, and pedal for a grand, full sound. Best for mid to late beginner level and a fantastic choice for a recital piece.
