Editor's Score of the Month: Glazunov Pastorale

Glazunov Pastorale op 42 no 1

I’m not quite sure how I came across this gorgeous piece, but once I did, I was hooked. I was looking for pieces by composers who are not known for their piano writing. Who would have ever thought Glazunov wrote for the piano? I certainly didn’t – until now!

This score appears inside the current issue of Pianist (issue 91). I would say it’s for the Intermediate to Advanced level pianist. Yes, it’s tricky to learn, but it sits well under the fingers. And it’s beautifully romantic. It reminds me a little of Chopin’s Barcarolle (but not as tricky). The melody stays within your head for days. Do give it a try. 

WATCH our talented house pianist Chenyin Li perform it too! 

Also, inside the current issue you can read John Evans’ fascinating article, ‘Lost Treasures’, where he goes on a hunt for piano pieces better known for their work in other musical genres. He finds glittering gems from the likes of Bruckner, Copland, Glazunov, Vaughan Williams and Saint-Saëns.