Composer

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Franz Schreker

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1908 - 1909

Average_duration

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12:23

Movement_count

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4

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Ein Tanzspiel is a ballet composed by Franz Schreker in 1913. It premiered on November 22, 1913, at the Vienna Court Opera. The ballet consists of five movements and is approximately 30 minutes in length. The first movement, titled "Introduction," begins with a slow and mysterious theme played by the strings. The music gradually builds in intensity, leading to a lively dance section featuring the woodwinds and brass. The second movement, "Tanz der Mädchen" (Dance of the Girls), is a playful and energetic dance featuring the female dancers. The music is light and airy, with a prominent use of the harp and flute. The third movement, "Tanz der Knaben" (Dance of the Boys), is a more robust and masculine dance featuring the male dancers. The music is characterized by a driving rhythm and the use of percussion instruments. The fourth movement, "Tanz der Paare" (Dance of the Couples), is a romantic and sensual dance featuring the male and female dancers together. The music is characterized by a lush and sweeping melody played by the strings. The final movement, "Tanz der Gruppen" (Dance of the Groups), brings all the dancers together for a grand finale. The music is characterized by a triumphant and celebratory theme played by the full orchestra. Overall, Ein Tanzspiel is a vibrant and colorful ballet that showcases Schreker's skillful orchestration and ability to create evocative and expressive music. The ballet is notable for its use of folk-inspired melodies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of elements of Viennese waltz music.

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