Composer

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Franz Xaver Scharwenka

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14:10

Movement_count

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3

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Franz Xaver Scharwenka's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 86' is a set of three solo piano pieces that were composed in 1901. The pieces were premiered in the same year in Berlin, Germany. The set of pieces is characterized by its romantic style, virtuosic piano writing, and expressive melodies. The first piece in the set is marked Allegro con fuoco and is in the key of F minor. It begins with a fiery and dramatic introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The main theme is introduced in the left hand and is accompanied by a fast and virtuosic right-hand melody. The middle section of the piece is marked by a change in tempo and key, with a more lyrical and expressive melody. The piece ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more intensity and energy. The second piece in the set is marked Andante con moto and is in the key of A-flat major. It begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The middle section of the piece features a more complex and virtuosic melody, played with great speed and precision. The piece ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more delicacy and grace. The third and final piece in the set is marked Allegro vivace and is in the key of C major. It begins with a lively and playful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a bouncy and rhythmic left-hand accompaniment. The middle section of the piece features a more lyrical and expressive melody, played with great sensitivity and emotion. The piece ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more energy and excitement. Overall, Scharwenka's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 86' is a set of virtuosic and expressive solo piano pieces that showcase the composer's skill as a pianist and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and emotionally engaging. The set is a testament to Scharwenka's place as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic era.

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