Three Minuets, SC 61 (Puccini)
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Originally written for string quartet, these Three Minuets offer a rare glimpse into Puccini’s early instrumental writing, composed long before his operatic masterpieces. In Neil Crossland’s sensitive piano arrangement, the charm and elegance of the originals are reimagined through a new textural lens. The music balances classical poise with a lyrical warmth that hints at Puccini’s later melodic genius. I find this arrangement particularly rewarding to play — it reveals a side of Puccini that is both refined and full of youthful grace.
