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[Piano Recital] A selection of intermediate-level pieces perfect for girls!

A piano recital is a precious opportunity to showcase the results of your daily practice to the fullest.

You may get passionate about choosing pieces, but finding the one that makes you think “This is it!” from among so many works can be quite difficult.

So this time, for teachers and students struggling with recital selections—especially for girls—we’re introducing intermediate-level pieces that we recommend!

We’ve chosen pieces with charming titles, bright and dazzling moods, and gentle, elegant tones—music that we imagine many girls would love.

We hope this helps you choose the perfect piece for your recital.

Playlist

[Piano Recital] A selection of intermediate-level pieces perfect for girls!
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1eastSongs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Piano works by Felix Mendelssohn
2eastImpromptu, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubert
Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The four impromptus left by Franz Schubert...
3eastWaltz, No. 1 from the Suite “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian
Waltz, No. 1 from the Suite “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturianplay_arrow
The first piece, “Waltz,” from the suite Masquerade is...
4eastWaltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopin
Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 “Minute Waltz”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
It’s full of dynamism yet somehow evokes a sense of nostalgia…
5east12 Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman” in C major, K.265 (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations) by MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12 Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman” in C major, K.265 (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations) by MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…
6eastWaltz No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 18 “Grande valse brillante”Frederic Chopin
Waltz No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 18 “Grande valse brillante”Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
Frederic Cho… composed in 1833
7eastThe Alps at sunsetTheodor Oesten
The Alps at sunsetTheodor Oestenplay_arrow
German composer Theodor Oesten worked on…
8eastPréludes, Book I, No. 8: “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”Claude Debussy
Préludes, Book I, No. 8: “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”Claude Debussyplay_arrow
A piano piece for women that expresses Debussy’s delicate beauty
9eastFountain on a Rainy DayWilliam Gillock
Fountain on a Rainy DayWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
Gurlitt’s “Fountain on a Rainy Day” is suitable for recitals.
10eastPiano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, Movement III “Turkish March”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, Movement III “Turkish March”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
About Mozart’s Turkish March
11eastFantasia “Sakura Sakura”Hirai Kōsaburō
Fantasia “Sakura Sakura”Hirai Kōsaburōplay_arrow
Kōzaburo Hirai’s Fantasia, published in 1971…
12eastSuite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy
Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussyplay_arrow
Claude Debussy composed "Bergama…"
13eastLine Dance of TulipsHirayoshi Takeshu
Line Dance of TulipsHirayoshi Takeshuplay_arrow
A rhythmic piano piece about tulips
14eastHolberg Suite No. 1: PreludeEdvard Grieg
Holberg Suite No. 1: PreludeEdvard Griegplay_arrow
Composed by Edvard Grieg in 1884…
15eastArabesque No. 1Claude Debussy
Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussyplay_arrow
Composed by Claude Debussy in 1888…
16east“Baumkuchen” from “The World of Sweets”Yuyama Akira
"Baumkuchen" from "The World of Sweets"Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
The treasure of Japan’s music world, Akira Yuyama, crafted a pia...
17eastWaltz ÉtudeWilliam Gillock
Waltz ÉtudeWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
William Gillock’s works are pieces that children can gallop through...
18eastFantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopin
Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopinplay_arrow
Impressive for its passion and beauty in Chopin’s works
19eastMaiden’s PrayerTekla Bądarzewska-Baranowska
Maiden's PrayerTekla Bądarzewska-Baranowskaplay_arrow
The beautiful melody of Maiden’s Prayer
20eastFountain of Stars from ‘Constellations of Sound’Yuyama Akira
Fountain of Stars from 'Constellations of Sound'Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
Orchestral pieces and choral works for children, and pia...
21eastTarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowski
Tarantella, Op. 77 No. 6Moritz Moszkowskiplay_arrow
Dazzling and energetic enough to wake you up...
22eastMazurka No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 1Frederic Chopin
Mazurka No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 1Frederic Chopinplay_arrow
The mazurka is a traditional dance of Chopin’s homeland, Poland...
23eastspeed carNakata Yoshinao
speed carNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Piano practice pieces that help you learn a sense of rhythm and expressiveness
24eastTwo Arabesques No. 1 in E majorClaude Debussy
Two Arabesques No. 1 in E majorClaude Debussyplay_arrow
An elegant piece composed in 1888, ideal for improving performance technique
25eastCarnival BallWilliam Gillock
Carnival BallWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm
26eastBrilliant WaltzGlenda Austin
Brilliant WaltzGlenda Austinplay_arrow
An elegant composition that fuses waltz and jazz
27eastFür EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Für EliseLudwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Challenge yourself with emotional expression in Beethoven's masterpieces
28eastHabanera on a Summer NightHirayoshi Takeshu
Habanera on a Summer NightHirayoshi Takeshuplay_arrow
A piece with Cuban rhythms and graceful melodies
29eastÉtudes “30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27” No. 3Dmitri Kabalevsky
Études “30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27” No. 3Dmitri Kabalevskyplay_arrow
A charming masterpiece in the style of a Russian folk song, a short piano piece for children
30eastSymphonia No. 1 in C majorJ.S.Bach
Symphonia No. 1 in C majorJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
A children’s piano piece from 1720 characterized by counterpoint
31eastSonatina, 3rd MovementWilliam Gillock
Sonatina, 3rd MovementWilliam Gillockplay_arrow
An appealing sonata piece infused with a modern sensibility
32eastSuite “Dolly,” Op. 56 No. 2 “Mi-a-ou”Gabriel Fauré
Suite "Dolly," Op. 56 No. 2 "Mi-a-ou"Gabriel Fauréplay_arrow
A piano duet composed to celebrate a young girl's birthday
33eastGypsy Dance (Dance of the Gypsies)Heinrich Lichner
Gypsy Dance (Dance of the Gypsies)Heinrich Lichnerplay_arrow
Romani music-influenced, passionate short piece
34eastEtude Allegro: A Duet Collection for ChildrenNakata Yoshinao
Etude Allegro: A Duet Collection for ChildrenNakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Nurturing children's musicality with a C major duet piece
35eastStilienne – Burgmüller 25 Études, Op. 100 No. 14Johann Burgmüller
Stilienne – Burgmüller 25 Études, Op. 100 No. 14Johann Burgmüllerplay_arrow
A triple-meter piece inspired by traditional Alpine dance music
36eastSonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelli
Sonatina in F major, First MovementAnton Diabelliplay_arrow
A masterpiece with an elegant, radiant melody