Composer

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Louis Moreau Gottschalk

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Compose Date

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1857 - 1861

Publication Date

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1976

Average_duration

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2:21

"Ynés, RO 277" is a solo piano piece composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, an American composer and pianist of the 19th century. The piece was composed in 1854 and premiered in New York City in the same year. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, marked "Allegro con fuoco," is a fiery and energetic dance in 6/8 time. The melody is based on a Cuban contradanza, a popular dance of the time, and features syncopated rhythms and virtuosic runs in the right hand. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical, with a slower tempo and a more legato melody. The movement ends with a return to the fast and lively opening theme. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a slow and melancholic piece in 3/4 time. The melody is based on a Venezuelan waltz, and features a simple and plaintive theme in the right hand, accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The middle section of the movement is more complex, with a faster tempo and a more intricate melody. The movement ends with a return to the slow and mournful opening theme. The third movement, marked "Allegro moderato," is a lively and playful dance in 2/4 time. The melody is based on a Brazilian polka, and features a bouncy and syncopated theme in the right hand, accompanied by a steady bass line in the left hand. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more lyrical melody. The movement ends with a return to the fast and lively opening theme. Overall, "Ynés, RO 277" is a vibrant and colorful piece that showcases Gottschalk's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece draws on a variety of Latin American musical traditions, including Cuban contradanzas, Venezuelan waltzes, and Brazilian polkas, and combines them with Gottschalk's own unique style and virtuosity. The piece remains a popular and beloved work in the piano repertoire to this day.

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