Composer

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Jean Roger-Ducasse

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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23:53

Movement_count

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10

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Jean Roger-Ducasse's 'Etudes for piano, 4-hands (Pour un Commençant)' is a set of six etudes composed in 1928. The work was premiered in Paris on May 22, 1929, by the composer and pianist Marcelle Meyer. The first movement, marked 'Allegro con fuoco,' is a lively and energetic piece that showcases the technical abilities of both pianists. The second movement, 'Andante,' is a more lyrical and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody in the upper register of the piano. The third movement, 'Allegro,' is a playful and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and a lively melody. The fourth movement, 'Lento,' is a more introspective and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody in the lower register of the piano. The fifth movement, 'Allegro con brio,' is a fast and virtuosic piece that features rapid runs and arpeggios. The final movement, 'Allegro moderato,' is a lively and joyful piece that brings the work to a rousing conclusion. Overall, 'Etudes for piano, 4-hands (Pour un Commençant)' is a technically demanding work that showcases the composer's mastery of the piano. The work is characterized by its lively rhythms, beautiful melodies, and virtuosic passages, and is a testament to the composer's skill as a pianist and composer.

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