[Intermediate Level] Cool Piano Pieces You Can Play [Great for Recitals Too]
You’ve moved beyond the beginner stage, but you still need a bit more experience to tackle advanced pieces… This time, we’ve gathered a cool selection of pieces that are perfect for anyone looking for intermediate-level piano music.
From delicate tones to powerful resonance, from lyrical moods to lively vibes—the expressive range of the piano is limitless!
We’re excited to introduce wonderful pieces that let you fully savor the instrument’s charm.
Alongside classic staples, we’ve included a wide variety of selections such as film music and pop tunes.
These pieces are all great choices for recitals, so if you’re unsure what to work on next, be sure to check them out!
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[Intermediate Level] Cool Piano Pieces You Can Play [Great for Recitals] (91–100)
Turkish RondoJohann Burgmüller
Johann Burgmüller, a composer born in Germany.
Many of you probably studied his piano method book, 25 Études Op.
100, as children.
Although this piece is not included in that collection, just knowing it was composed by Burgmüller alone stirs up an indescribable emotion.
The key to this piece is to keep the left-hand chords steady and regular while playing the right hand lightly and crisply on top.
What you choose to perform at a recital is crucial, so naturally you want to pick something that will leave a lasting impression.
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: FlyingRobert Schumann
Composed by the German Romantic composer Robert Schumann, this piece is the second in his collection “Fantasiestücke” and, along with No.
5 “In the Night,” is one of the most popular.
Even those who aren’t classical music fans may well have heard it.
Written in 6/8 time and set at a fast tempo, it ranks on the high end of the intermediate level.
With collections like this, listening through the pieces you’re not playing can make it easier to grasp the overall concept.
Be sure to listen to the entire set and let your imagination expand as you do.
Nocturne No. 20, KK IVa/16 “Posthumous”Frederic Chopin
Frédéric Chopin’s Nocturne No.
20 in C-sharp minor, KK.
IVa/16 (“posthumous”), which drew attention for its performance scene in the film The Pianist, was in fact composed not in his later years but when Chopin was around 20.
It bears the label “posthumous” because it was published after his death, in 1875.
Its haunting, unforgettable melody captures the hearts of many and stands as a classic masterpiece.
Performed with deep emotion on a recital stage, it is sure to draw the audience in.
Piano Sonata No. 11, K. 331, Movement III “Turkish March”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Among Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s piano works, the “Turkish March” is particularly famous.
In fact, it is the third movement of the Piano Sonata No.
11, K.
331, and was not originally an independent piece; however, it is now often performed on its own and has become a popular staple at recitals.
While its melody is familiar and easy to remember, the overall level of the piece is by no means easy.
Accurately executing the meticulously calculated, characteristically Mozartian lines is extremely challenging.
Nevertheless, the sense of accomplishment when you can play it is exceptional!
Arabesque of WavesMiyoshi Akira
Akira Miyoshi’s piano solo piece Arabesque of the Waves is characterized by the delicate yet colorful expression typical of a composer who studied in France.
Although it is a compact work that can be performed in just under two minutes, the waves traced by the right and left hands and the scene of the evening moon spark the imagination, drawing listeners into a distinctive sound world that reflects the influence of French music.
It is an ideal piece for improving both technique and expressiveness—why not take on the challenge as a recital piece?