Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1823 - 1824

Average_duration

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1:57

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's 'German Dances (2), D. 769' is a set of two dances composed in 1823. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The two dances are in the key of C major and A major respectively. The first dance is marked as 'Allegro moderato' and is in 3/4 time signature. The piece begins with a simple melody played by the violins, which is then repeated by the other instruments. The melody is then developed and passed around the different sections of the orchestra. The dance is characterized by its lively and playful nature, with the use of syncopated rhythms and sudden dynamic changes. The second dance is marked as 'Allegro vivace' and is in 2/4 time signature. The piece begins with a fast and energetic melody played by the violins, which is then repeated by the other instruments. The melody is then developed and passed around the different sections of the orchestra. The dance is characterized by its fast-paced and lively nature, with the use of rapid arpeggios and virtuosic passages. Overall, Schubert's 'German Dances (2), D. 769' is a charming and delightful piece that showcases the composer's skill in writing for the orchestra. The use of simple melodies, playful rhythms, and sudden dynamic changes make the piece a joy to listen to.

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