Have you played the Rota Pezzi Facili? Which movement is your favorite—the nostalgic Valse or the lyrical Canzone? Let me know in the comments below.
When you hear the name Nino Rota , your mind likely jumps straight to the cinema. The haunting trumpet solo from The Godfather , the whimsical waltz of Amarcord , or the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet .
But Rota was a prodigy long before Hollywood. He wrote his first oratorio at 11, and by his 20s, he was the director of the Bari Conservatory. Sandwiched between his serious classical output and his legendary film scores lies a delightful collection: .
Don’t let the title fool you. “Easy” in the hands of a composer like Rota is a relative term. Let’s dive into why these pieces are a must-have for your sheet music library and where to find the PDF. Composed in 1964, the 5 Pezzi Facili were intended for younger or amateur pianists. However, Rota couldn’t help being Rota. What emerges is a set of pieces that sound like miniature movie scripts.
★★★★☆ (Docked one star only because "Galop" is deceptively tricky!)
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