Composer

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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

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Keyboard

Style

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Rhapsody

Average_duration

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10:59

Movement_count

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3

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Alt-Wien, rapsodia viennese, Op. 30 is a composition by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. It was composed in 1925 and premiered in Vienna the same year. The piece is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 10 minutes. Alt-Wien, rapsodia viennese, Op. 30 is a tribute to the city of Vienna, Austria. The piece is characterized by its use of Viennese folk melodies and its nostalgic and romantic atmosphere. The work is scored for a large orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The piece begins with a slow and melancholic introduction, featuring a solo violin playing a Viennese melody. The mood gradually becomes more lively and energetic as the orchestra joins in, playing a series of variations on the initial theme. The middle section of the piece features a waltz-like melody, which is developed and expanded upon by the orchestra. The final section of the piece returns to the initial theme, but with a more triumphant and celebratory character. Alt-Wien, rapsodia viennese, Op. 30 is a prime example of Castelnuovo-Tedesco's skill in blending traditional folk melodies with modern orchestration techniques. The piece is a testament to the composer's love for Vienna and its rich musical heritage.

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