Composer

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Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1877

Publication Date

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1877

Average_duration

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20:13

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Études (6) for piano, Op. 52 is a set of six piano études composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. The work was composed in 1877 and premiered in Paris on January 22, 1878. The six movements of the work are as follows: 1. Prélude: This movement is marked Allegro animato and is in the key of C major. It is a lively and energetic piece that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. 2. Pour l'indépendance des doigts: This movement is marked Allegro and is in the key of A minor. It is a study in finger independence and features rapid passages and arpeggios. 3. Pour les tierces: This movement is marked Andante and is in the key of F major. It is a study in playing thirds and features a lyrical melody. 4. Pour les quartes: This movement is marked Allegro moderato and is in the key of D minor. It is a study in playing fourths and features a lively and playful melody. 5. Pour la main gauche: This movement is marked Andante and is in the key of E-flat major. It is a study in playing with the left hand and features a beautiful melody. 6. Pour les octaves: This movement is marked Allegro and is in the key of C minor. It is a study in playing octaves and features a dramatic and powerful melody. The Études (6) for piano, Op. 52 is a challenging work that requires a high level of technical skill from the pianist. Each movement is a study in a different aspect of piano playing, from finger independence to playing with the left hand. Despite the technical demands of the work, Saint-Saëns also manages to create beautiful melodies and musical phrases throughout the six movements. The work is a testament to Saint-Saëns' skill as a composer and his understanding of the piano as an instrument.

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