Composer

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Earl Wild

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Partita

Compose Date

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1995

Average_duration

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4:23

Earl Wild's "Hommage à Poulenc (after the Sarabande from J.S. Bach's Partita No. 1)" is a piano composition that was composed in 1979. The piece was premiered by Wild himself on October 28, 1979, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The composition is a tribute to the French composer Francis Poulenc, who was known for his neoclassical style. The piece is based on the Sarabande from J.S. Bach's Partita No. 1, which is a slow, stately dance in triple meter. Wild's "Hommage à Poulenc" takes this Bach piece and transforms it into a lively, playful work that showcases Wild's virtuosic piano skills. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro giocoso" and is characterized by its playful, light-hearted nature. The second movement, marked "Andante espressivo," is more introspective and lyrical, with a beautiful melody that is reminiscent of Poulenc's style. The final movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is a fast-paced, energetic romp that brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. Throughout the composition, Wild incorporates elements of Poulenc's style, such as his use of bright, colorful harmonies and his love of melody. The piece also showcases Wild's own unique style, which is characterized by his technical brilliance and his ability to infuse even the most complex works with a sense of joy and playfulness. Overall, "Hommage à Poulenc (after the Sarabande from J.S. Bach's Partita No. 1)" is a stunning tribute to two great composers, Bach and Poulenc, and a testament to Wild's own incredible talent as a pianist and composer.

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