Griffes: Scherzo, Fantasy Pieces, Opus 6, No. 3

Scherzo, Fantasy Pieces, Opus 6, No. 3 – Artistic Piano Repertoire for Technical Development
by Charles Tomlinson Griffes
ed. by Dr. Evan Mitchell
Early Advanced Piano

Composed by Charles Tomlinson Griffes, this Scherzo is the final movement of the Fantasy Pieces, Op. 6, following “Barcarolle” and “Nocturne.” Introduced by an anonymous epigraph, the piece conjures an atmosphere of “unearthly revelry” — a vivid, otherworldly dance filled with imagination, energy, and color.

Edited by Dr. Evan Mitchell, this edition includes Practice & Performance suggestions to guide pianists through the scherzo’s technical demands while promoting expressive freedom and artistic individuality.

An ideal choice for pianists exploring 20th-century repertoire and looking to balance structure with interpretive imagination.