Memories of the Sea by Catherine Wilson is nostalgic, atmospheric and dramatic.
 
There are echoes of sea shanties to be heard in the melody, while the crashing of waves can be heard in the powerful left hand chords.  The time signature change from 3/4 to 6/8 creates a change in flow as a storm begins to build, but then suddenly the drama dissipates and we’re back to a more peaceful nostalgic feel at the end.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 6 - 7 / Advanced Intermediate
 
Key: Aeolian mode
 
Time signature: 3/4 , 6/8, 9/8
 
Features: Triplets in 3/4  that become quavers / eighth notes in 6/8, hand crossing, range of five and a half octaves
 
Focus: chord placement, balance, maintaining a consistent speed