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Humoresques (6), Op. 87 & Op. 89

Jean Sibelius · 1865–1957
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT
MinorHumorousLyricalWell-known

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Type
Suite
Setting
Orchestra (piano reduction)
Length
About 20 min
Era
Late Romantic
Nationality
Finnish
Exam lists
RCM, NYSSMA

About this work

Composed
First version 1917; Final Version 1940
  1. Humoresque No. 1
  2. Humoresque No. 2
  3. Humoresque No. 3
  4. Humoresque No. 4
  5. Humoresque No. 5
  6. Humoresque No. 6

Exam & syllabus listings

RCM 9 · NYSSMA 6

Also in Humoresques, Op. 87 & 89

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4 min
MinorHumorousFolk
7
Concert pieceWith orchestra
2 min
MajorLivelyHumorous
7
Concert pieceWith orchestra
4 min
MinorHumorousDark
7
Concert pieceWith orchestra
4 min
MinorHumorousDark
7
Concert pieceWith orchestra
3 min
MajorHumorousLyrical
7
Concert pieceWith orchestra
3 min
MinorHumorousDark
7

A step before · level 6

SuiteWith orchestra
8 min
LyricalPlayful
6
SuiteWith orchestra
MajorLivelyLesser-known
6

A step after · level 8

Pibroch Suite, Op. 42
Alexander Mackenzie
SuiteWith orchestra
25 min
FolkDramaticLesser-known
8
SuiteWith orchestra
14 min
LivelyDanceWell-known
8

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