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Ernst Krenek

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Ernst Krenek's 'Miniatures (20), Op. 139' is a collection of short piano pieces that were composed in 1940. The work was premiered in New York City in 1941 by pianist Eduard Steuermann. The collection consists of 20 movements, each of which is a miniature in its own right, with a duration of around one minute. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and playful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the collection. The second movement, "Andante," is a more introspective piece that features a lyrical melody. The third movement, "Allegro con brio," is a fast and energetic piece that showcases Krenek's virtuosic piano writing. The fourth movement, "Andante con moto," is a gentle and flowing piece that features a beautiful melody. The fifth movement, "Allegro moderato," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The sixth movement, "Andante sostenuto," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody. The seventh movement, "Allegro vivace," is a fast and lively piece that features a playful melody. The eighth movement, "Andante tranquillo," is a peaceful and serene piece that features a gentle melody. The ninth movement, "Allegro molto," is a fast and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and virtuosic piano writing. The tenth movement, "Andante con moto," is a gentle and flowing piece that features a beautiful melody. The eleventh movement, "Allegro moderato," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The twelfth movement, "Andante sostenuto," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody. The thirteenth movement, "Allegro vivace," is a fast and lively piece that features a playful melody. The fourteenth movement, "Andante tranquillo," is a peaceful and serene piece that features a gentle melody. The fifteenth movement, "Allegro molto," is a fast and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and virtuosic piano writing. The sixteenth movement, "Andante con moto," is a gentle and flowing piece that features a beautiful melody. The seventeenth movement, "Allegro moderato," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The eighteenth movement, "Andante sostenuto," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody. The nineteenth movement, "Allegro vivace," is a fast and lively piece that features a playful melody. The final movement, marked "Presto," is a fast and energetic piece that brings the collection to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, Krenek's 'Miniatures (20), Op. 139' is a delightful collection of short piano pieces that showcase the composer's skillful piano writing and imaginative musical ideas. Each movement is a miniature gem in its own right, and the collection as a whole is a testament to Krenek's versatility and creativity as a composer.

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