Carl Nielsen
Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53
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Composer:Carl NielsenGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:1929 - 1930Average_duration:31:27Movement_count:25Movement ....Carl Nielsen's 'Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53' is a collection of 24 short pieces for piano, composed in 1928. The work was premiered on January 27, 1929, by the Danish pianist Victor Schiøler. The collection is divided into two parts: the first 12 pieces are intended for young pianists, while the second 12 pieces are more challenging and aimed at older, more experienced players. Each piece is relatively short, with most lasting between one and two minutes. The first part of the collection is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility. The pieces are written in a variety of keys and time signatures, and often feature simple melodies and accompaniments. Some of the pieces, such as 'The Merry Peasant' and 'The Wild Horseman', are based on folk tunes and have a playful, energetic character. The second part of the collection is more complex and demanding, both technically and musically. The pieces are longer and more varied in style, ranging from the lyrical 'Arabesque' to the virtuosic 'Toccatina'. Many of the pieces feature unusual harmonies and rhythms, and require a high level of skill and precision from the performer. Despite their differences, all of the pieces in 'Piano Music for Young and Old' share a sense of charm and wit that is characteristic of Nielsen's music. The collection is a testament to Nielsen's skill as a composer, and his ability to write music that is both accessible and challenging for pianists of all ages and abilities.More....
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Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53
Book 1: The sharp keys. 1. Allegretto (C major) / 2. Allegretto (A minor) / 3a. Allegro scherzoso / 3b. Grazioso (G major) / 4. Andantino (E minor) / 5. Allegro giocoso (A major) / 6. Poco lamentoso (B minor)
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Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53
Book 1: The sharp keys. 7. Marziale (A major) / 8. Cantabile (F sharp minor) / 9. Allegretto civettuolo (E major) / 10. Lugubre (C sharp minor) / 11. Andantino poco tiepido (B major) / 12. Adagio drammatico (G sharp minor)
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Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53
Book 2: The flat keys. XIII. Andantino carino (F major) XIV. Capriccioso (D minor) XV. Adagio espressivo (B flat major) XVI. Alla contadina (G minor) XVII. Largo con fantasia (E flat major) XVIII. Preludio (C minor)
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Piano Music for Young and Old, FS 148, Op. 53
Book 2: The flat keys. XIX. 'Alla Bach' (A flat major) XX. Con sentimento (F minor) XXI. Marcia di goffo (D flat major) XXII. Allegretto pastorale (B flat minor) XXIII. Etude (Allegro) G flat major) XXIV. Molto adagio: Allegretto comodo (E flat minor)
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