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Etude Brillante: Piano Sheet

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Etude Brillante: Piano Sheet

Etude Brillante: Piano Sheet

By Margaret Goldston

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-17600
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There is an animated, toccata-like feel to the opening and closing sections of this flashy etude, interrupted by an expressive and thoughtful andante middle section. Even the fastest portions of this show piece are doable for the late intermediate level pianist, and some of the more technical features include hand crossing, dynamic and tempo contrasts, and a wide use of the keyboard, with a very dramatic ending.

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred's Premier Piano Solos
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-7390-1578-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-1578-0
UPC: 038081158549
SKU: 00-17600

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About the Composer: Margaret Goldston

Margaret Goldston

Margaret Goldston built her career on the conviction that serious music-making belonged in the studio, the classroom, and the concert hall. Based in North Carolina, she taught pianists across all ages and levels while maintaining an active schedule as a clinician and composer. Her training was rigorous: a degree in piano performance from Louisiana State University, where she later earned the distinction of School of Music Alumnus of the Year in 1991, followed by private composition study with Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Ward.

Goldston's work became a fixture on national festival and competition syllabi. The North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs recognized her twice as Composer of the Year, and she conducted masterclasses and workshops throughout the United States and Canada. A commissioned piece for Clavier Magazine in 1990 brought her work to teachers everywhere. After her death in 2003, the Music Teachers National Association honored her as a Foundation Fellow in 2020, cementing her lasting influence on music education.

Why we love this

Goldston gives late intermediate pianists a genuine showpiece without inflating the technical demands. The architectural contrast between the toccata-style outer sections and the introspective middle creates a real sense of musical maturity, letting students experience how dynamics, tempo, and texture tell a complete story. Its presence on festival syllabi for decades confirms what teachers recognize immediately: this piece earns applause and teaches musicianship at the same time.

What to expect

The opening sparkles with forward momentum and keyboard brilliance, inviting listeners in with pure kinetic energy. Then the piece shifts inward, offering space to breathe and reflect. By the final return to the toccata style, there's a sense of arrival and release that leaves both player and audience satisfied.

Who it's for

Late intermediate pianists preparing for competitions, recitals, or festival performances. Teachers seeking a concert piece that combines technical growth with genuine musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the toccata's character in the opening by keeping the sixteenth-note figurations clean and rhythmically tight; hand crossing will read more confidently when the foundation is steady.
  • Bring textural clarity to the andante by letting the melodic line sing while the accompaniment recedes; this section's expressivity depends entirely on restraint in the outer voices.
  • Build the dramatic ending through cumulative dynamic intensity rather than rushing the tempo; the final gesture lands harder when the approach remains controlled.

How to use it

Position this as a solo vehicle on a student recital or as part of a mixed program where it provides a contrasting moment of pianistic display. Its eight-page length makes it substantial enough for a festival performance without dominating an entire concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Hand crossing coordination and independence
  • Toccata-style articulation and clarity at tempo
  • Dynamic and tempo contrast execution
  • Expressive phrasing in the andante section
  • Wide intervallic leaps and keyboard navigation
  • Building and controlling dramatic intensity toward a climax

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