Composer

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Francis Poulenc

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Impromptu

Compose Date

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1920 - 1921

Average_duration

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6:50

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Francis Poulenc's Impromptus (5), FP 21, is a set of five solo piano pieces composed in 1932. The work was premiered by the composer himself on January 17, 1933, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. The first impromptu, marked "Très vite et nerveusement rythmé" (Very fast and nervously rhythmic), is a lively and playful piece with a syncopated rhythm and a jazzy feel. The second impromptu, marked "Très calme et doucement expressif" (Very calm and gently expressive), is a slow and lyrical piece with a melancholic melody and a dreamy atmosphere. The third impromptu, marked "Allegro giocoso" (Joyful allegro), is a fast and energetic piece with a playful and humorous character. The fourth impromptu, marked "Lent et mélancolique" (Slow and melancholic), is a somber and introspective piece with a haunting melody and a sense of nostalgia. The fifth and final impromptu, marked "Vif" (Lively), is a virtuosic and exuberant piece with a fast and intricate texture and a joyful and celebratory mood. Overall, Poulenc's Impromptus are characterized by their diverse moods and styles, ranging from playful and jazzy to melancholic and introspective, and showcasing the composer's mastery of the piano and his unique blend of classical and popular music influences.

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