Composer

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Jehan Alain

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1975

Publication Date

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1975

Average_duration

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6:11

Movement_count

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3

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Jehan Alain's 'Trois mouvements, JA 74c' is a three-movement work for organ, composed in 1938. The piece was premiered by Alain himself on May 22, 1938, at the Église Saint-Nicolas de Maisons-Laffitte, France. The first movement, titled 'Fantaisie', is characterized by its lively and playful nature. It begins with a fast and rhythmic theme, which is then developed through various harmonic and melodic variations. The movement features a wide range of dynamics, from soft and delicate to loud and powerful, and showcases Alain's virtuosic organ playing. The second movement, 'Intermezzo', is a slower and more contemplative piece. It begins with a gentle and melancholic melody, which is then accompanied by a simple and repetitive chord progression. The movement gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the harmonies more dissonant. The movement ends with a quiet and introspective coda. The final movement, 'Litanies', is perhaps the most famous of the three. It is a fast and energetic piece, characterized by its driving rhythm and repetitive motifs. The movement is based on a simple theme, which is repeated throughout the piece with increasing intensity and complexity. The movement builds to a frenzied climax, with the organist playing with both hands and feet to create a powerful and thrilling sound. Overall, 'Trois mouvements, JA 74c' is a masterful work that showcases Alain's skill as both a composer and an organist. The piece is notable for its use of repetition and variation, as well as its dynamic range and virtuosic playing. It remains a popular and frequently performed work in the organ repertoire.

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