Composer

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Dmitry Shostakovich

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Prelude

Compose Date

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1919 - 1921

Average_duration

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6:48

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Dmitry Shostakovich's "Preludes (5) for piano" is a collection of five short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1922 when Shostakovich was just 16 years old. The premiere of the work took place in Leningrad in 1923, with the composer himself performing. The five movements of the "Preludes" are each characterized by their brevity and their distinct moods. The first prelude is marked "Allegretto" and is a lively and playful piece with a jaunty melody. The second prelude, marked "Moderato," is more introspective and melancholic, with a haunting melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The third prelude, marked "Allegro non troppo," is a fast and energetic piece with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The fourth prelude, marked "Andante," is a slow and lyrical piece with a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left. The final prelude, marked "Allegro," is a lively and exuberant piece with a fast tempo and a sense of joy and celebration. The piece ends with a flourish, bringing the collection to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the "Preludes" showcase Shostakovich's early talent as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive. The collection is a testament to the enduring power of the piano as a solo instrument and to the rich tradition of Russian classical music.

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