Composer

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Arthur Vincent Lourié

Genre

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Miscellaneous

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Song

Average_duration

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9:49

Movement_count

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4

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Arthur Vincent Lourié's 'Poèmes (4), Op. 10' is a collection of four piano pieces that were composed in 1912. The premiere of the work took place in Moscow in the same year. The four movements of the work are titled 'Danses', 'Epitaphe', 'Jeux' and 'Nuages'. The first movement, 'Danses', is a lively and rhythmic piece that is characterized by its use of syncopation and irregular meters. The movement is in ABA form, with the outer sections featuring a fast and energetic dance rhythm, while the middle section is more lyrical and contemplative. The second movement, 'Epitaphe', is a slow and mournful piece that is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and sparse textures. The movement is in ternary form, with the outer sections featuring a somber and melancholic melody, while the middle section is more introspective and contemplative. The third movement, 'Jeux', is a playful and whimsical piece that is characterized by its use of playful rhythms and unexpected harmonic shifts. The movement is in rondo form, with the main theme returning several times throughout the piece, each time with a different variation. The final movement, 'Nuages', is a dreamy and atmospheric piece that is characterized by its use of impressionistic harmonies and textures. The movement is in ABA form, with the outer sections featuring a slow and ethereal melody, while the middle section is more turbulent and agitated. Overall, 'Poèmes (4), Op. 10' is a diverse and engaging collection of piano pieces that showcases Lourié's skill as a composer. The work is notable for its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and moods.

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