Composer

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Marcel Mihalovici

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Average_duration

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22:24

Movement_count

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11

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Marcel Mihalovici's 'Ricercari, Op. 46' is a set of six pieces for solo piano, composed in 1953. The work was premiered in Paris in the same year by the pianist Yvonne Loriod. The six movements of the 'Ricercari' are each based on a different musical idea or motif, which is then developed and explored throughout the movement. The first movement, marked 'Allegro con fuoco', is a lively and energetic piece, with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The second movement, 'Andante', is more contemplative, with a lyrical melody and a gentle, flowing accompaniment. The third movement, 'Allegro', is a playful and virtuosic scherzo, with rapid runs and arpeggios in the right hand and a syncopated accompaniment in the left. The fourth movement, 'Lento', is a hauntingly beautiful piece, with a simple, mournful melody and a sparse, atmospheric accompaniment. The fifth movement, 'Allegro vivace', is a lively and rhythmic dance, with a syncopated melody and a driving, percussive accompaniment. The final movement, 'Andante con moto', is a grand and majestic finale, with a sweeping melody and a rich, full-bodied accompaniment. Throughout the 'Ricercari', Mihalovici demonstrates his mastery of form and structure, as well as his ability to create a wide range of moods and emotions through his use of harmony, rhythm, and melody. The work is a testament to his skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the piano as an instrument.

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