Composer

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Jan Ladislav Dussek

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1799

Average_duration

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13:17

Movement_count

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3

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Jan Ladislav Dussek's 'Duo for piano & piano, with horn ad libitum, Op. 38, C. 170' was composed in 1806. The piece premiered in London in the same year, with Dussek himself playing the piano and the horn part being played by Giovanni Puzzi. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro con spirito, is in sonata form. It begins with a lively and energetic piano introduction, followed by the horn entering with a lyrical melody. The two instruments engage in a playful dialogue, with the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment to the horn's melodic lines. The development section explores various themes and motifs from the exposition, with the piano and horn trading off melodic material. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes, with the piano and horn playing in unison. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and expressive piece. The piano begins with a simple and melancholic melody, which is then taken up by the horn. The two instruments play in a duet, with the piano providing a delicate accompaniment to the horn's lyrical lines. The middle section of the movement features a more complex and ornate piano part, with the horn providing a counterpoint. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played by the horn. The final movement, marked Rondo: Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece in rondo form. The piano begins with a playful and syncopated melody, which is then taken up by the horn. The two instruments engage in a lively and virtuosic dialogue, with the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment to the horn's fast and agile lines. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and expressive piano part, with the horn providing a counterpoint. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played by the piano and horn in unison. Overall, Dussek's 'Duo for piano & piano, with horn ad libitum, Op. 38, C. 170' is a charming and virtuosic piece, showcasing the composer's skill in writing for both the piano and horn. The piece is characterized by its playful and lively dialogue between the two instruments, as well as its expressive and lyrical melodies.

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