Composer

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Maurice Delage

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1923

Average_duration

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5:12

Movement_count

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7

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Haïs-kaïs (7) is a composition by French composer Maurice Delage. It was composed in 1913 and premiered on May 6, 1914, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. The piece is part of a series of seven compositions, each titled Haïs-kaïs, that Delage composed between 1912 and 1914. Haïs-kaïs (7) is a solo piano piece that is approximately six minutes in length. It is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Lent et mystérieux" (slow and mysterious) and features a haunting melody that is played in the upper register of the piano. The second movement is marked "Vif et léger" (lively and light) and is a playful and energetic scherzo. The final movement is marked "Lent et expressif" (slow and expressive) and features a lyrical melody that is played in the middle register of the piano. The piece is characterized by its use of exotic scales and rhythms, which were inspired by Delage's interest in non-Western music. The title of the piece, Haïs-kaïs, is derived from the Arabic word "hais," which means "to listen." Delage was fascinated by the music of North Africa and the Middle East, and he incorporated elements of these musical traditions into his compositions. Haïs-kaïs (7) is considered to be one of Delage's most important works. It is a prime example of his unique style, which combined elements of French impressionism with non-Western musical traditions. The piece has been performed and recorded by numerous pianists, and it remains a popular work in the piano repertoire.

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