Composer

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Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Bagatelle

Compose Date

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1855

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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21:54

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Camille Saint-Saëns composed his 'Bagatelles (6), Op. 3' in 1862, when he was just 26 years old. The work was premiered in the same year in Paris, with the composer himself at the piano. The 'Bagatelles' are a set of six short pieces for solo piano, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first bagatelle, marked Allegro moderato, is a lively and playful piece in 2/4 time. It features a catchy melody that is passed between the hands, with occasional bursts of virtuosity in the right hand. The second bagatelle, marked Andantino, is a slower and more lyrical piece in 3/4 time. It features a beautiful melody in the right hand, accompanied by gentle arpeggios in the left. The third bagatelle, marked Allegro moderato, is another lively and playful piece in 2/4 time. It features a syncopated melody in the right hand, with a driving accompaniment in the left. The fourth bagatelle, marked Allegro molto, is a fast and virtuosic piece in 6/8 time. It features rapid runs and arpeggios in both hands, with occasional moments of repose in the middle section. The fifth bagatelle, marked Allegretto, is a light and graceful piece in 3/4 time. It features a delicate melody in the right hand, with a simple accompaniment in the left. The sixth and final bagatelle, marked Allegro con fuoco, is a fiery and dramatic piece in 2/4 time. It features a bold and assertive melody in the right hand, with thunderous chords in the left. Overall, the 'Bagatelles (6), Op. 3' showcase Saint-Saëns' skill as a composer and pianist, with their varied moods and technical demands. They are a charming and delightful addition to the repertoire of any pianist or lover of classical music.

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