Castilian Dreamer

Castilian Dreamer (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Early Intermediate Showcase Solo) ** by Carol Klose. For piano. Educational Piano Library. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Showcase Solos. 4 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

A sophisticated, Spanish-style solo with great appeal for the advancing student, this moody piece opens with a darkly romantic L.H. melody punctuated by off-beat, R.H. chordal accompaniment. In ABA form, the middle section's tempo becomes faster and emphasizes the rhythmic underpinnings of the entire work, calling to mind a guitar and castanets heard in a Spanish taverna. The ending features a freely flowing 'melisma' over a pedal point, so typical of Spanish-style music. This piece is an excellent choice for teaching expressive performance. 'Hal Leonard Student Piano Library' Level 3 (Early Intermediate) * 4/4 * Good rhythmic timing and sense of color needed * Key of A 'Minor'.