Introduction and Rondo capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28

Camille Saint-Saëns · 1835–1921

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM

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Type: Showpiece
Setting: Piano
Length: About 9 min
Era: Late Romantic
Nationality: French
Exam lists: ABRSM, Trinity, RCM, AMEB, ASTA, NYSSMA, UIL, Henle

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Iconic showpiece; Spanish flavour

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