Composer

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Amy Beach

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1932

Average_duration

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4:56

Movement_count

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3

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Amy Beach's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 128' is a collection of three solo piano pieces composed in 1925. The pieces were premiered on January 12, 1926, at the MacDowell Club in Boston, Massachusetts. The three movements are titled 'Dreaming', 'Fireflies', and 'Phantoms'. The first movement, 'Dreaming', is a lyrical and introspective piece that begins with a gentle melody in the right hand accompanied by a simple arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added embellishments and variations, creating a sense of dreamlike wandering. The middle section of the movement features a more dramatic and passionate melody, which is then followed by a return to the opening theme, this time with added ornamentation and a more elaborate accompaniment. The second movement, 'Fireflies', is a playful and whimsical piece that captures the fluttering and flickering movements of fireflies. The piece begins with a fast and lively melody in the right hand, accompanied by a staccato rhythm in the left hand that mimics the sound of fireflies buzzing around. The middle section of the movement features a slower and more lyrical melody, which is then followed by a return to the opening theme, this time with added trills and runs that evoke the darting movements of fireflies. The final movement, 'Phantoms', is a haunting and mysterious piece that explores the darker side of the imagination. The piece begins with a slow and ominous melody in the left hand, accompanied by a sparse and dissonant melody in the right hand. The middle section of the movement features a more frenzied and chaotic melody, which is then followed by a return to the opening theme, this time with added chromaticism and a more complex accompaniment that creates a sense of unease and tension. Overall, 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 128' showcases Amy Beach's skill as a composer and her ability to create evocative and expressive music for the piano. The collection is characterized by its lyrical melodies, intricate harmonies, and imaginative use of texture and rhythm.

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