Composer

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Serge Bortkiewicz

Genre

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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16:31

Movement_count

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3

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Serge Bortkiewicz's 'Morceaux (3), Op. 12' is a set of three piano pieces composed in 1908. The pieces were premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The three movements are titled 'Nocturne', 'Scherzo', and 'Valse'. The first movement, 'Nocturne', is a slow and lyrical piece in the key of E-flat major. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The melody is then developed with variations and embellishments, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and passionate melody, before returning to the original theme and ending with a soft and peaceful coda. The second movement, 'Scherzo', is a lively and playful piece in the key of A minor. It features a fast and rhythmic melody in the right hand, accompanied by staccato chords in the left hand. The middle section of the piece is more subdued, with a slower and more lyrical melody, before returning to the energetic main theme and ending with a flourish. The third and final movement, 'Valse', is a waltz in the key of E-flat major. It begins with a graceful and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple waltz rhythm in the left hand. The middle section of the piece features a more complex and virtuosic melody, before returning to the original theme and ending with a grand and triumphant coda. Overall, Bortkiewicz's 'Morceaux (3), Op. 12' is a charming and elegant set of piano pieces, showcasing the composer's skill in creating beautiful melodies and intricate harmonies. The pieces are reminiscent of the Romantic era, with their emphasis on emotion and expression, but also demonstrate Bortkiewicz's own unique style and voice as a composer.

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