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Ignaz Friedman

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2:44

"Tabatière à musique, Op. 33/3" is a piano piece composed by Ignaz Friedman, a Polish pianist and composer, in 1921. The piece was premiered by Friedman himself in a concert in Berlin in the same year. The piece is part of a set of three pieces, collectively known as "Trois pièces caractéristiques," which also includes "Capriccio, Op. 33/1" and "Étude, Op. 33/2." "Tabatière à musique" is the third and final piece in the set. The piece is characterized by its playful and light-hearted nature, as well as its technical demands on the performer. It is written in the key of G major and is in a fast tempo, marked "Allegro molto." The piece is in rondo form, with a recurring main theme that is interspersed with contrasting sections. The main theme is introduced by a series of rapid, staccato notes in the right hand, which are then repeated in a descending pattern. This is followed by a series of arpeggios in the left hand, which provide a harmonic foundation for the melody. The theme is then repeated with slight variations, before giving way to a contrasting section in the key of D major. The contrasting section features a more lyrical melody, played in the right hand, accompanied by a series of broken chords in the left hand. This section provides a moment of respite from the frenetic pace of the main theme, before returning to the opening material. The piece concludes with a coda, which features a series of rapid, ascending arpeggios in both hands, before coming to a sudden stop. Overall, "Tabatière à musique" is a charming and technically demanding piece that showcases Friedman's skill as both a composer and a performer. Its playful nature and catchy melodies have made it a popular choice among pianists and audiences alike.

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