Composer

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Alexander Tcherepnin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1938

Average_duration

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12:39

Alexander Tcherepnin's 'Etudes (7) for piano, Op. 56' is a set of seven piano pieces composed in 1949. The work was premiered by the composer himself in Paris in the same year. The seven movements of the work are titled as follows: 1. Allegro con fuoco 2. Andante 3. Allegro 4. Andantino 5. Allegro 6. Andante 7. Allegro con brio The 'Etudes (7) for piano, Op. 56' is a virtuosic work that showcases Tcherepnin's mastery of the piano. Each movement is a study in a different technical aspect of piano playing, such as finger dexterity, arpeggios, and rapid octave passages. The first movement, 'Allegro con fuoco,' is a fiery and energetic piece that demands a high level of technical skill from the performer. The second movement, 'Andante,' is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Tcherepnin's gift for melody. The third movement, 'Allegro,' is a playful and rhythmic piece that features intricate fingerwork and rapid scale passages. The fourth movement, 'Andantino,' is a gentle and introspective piece that explores the softer side of the piano. The fifth movement, 'Allegro,' is a lively and energetic piece that features rapid octave passages and arpeggios. The sixth movement, 'Andante,' is a melancholic and introspective piece that showcases Tcherepnin's gift for creating beautiful and haunting melodies. The final movement, 'Allegro con brio,' is a triumphant and virtuosic piece that brings the work to a thrilling conclusion. The 'Etudes (7) for piano, Op. 56' is a challenging and rewarding work that is a testament to Tcherepnin's skill as a composer and pianist.

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