Composer

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Charles Tournemire

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1900

Average_duration

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15:42

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Charles Tournemire's 'Suite de morceaux, Op. 19' is a collection of six pieces for solo piano. The suite was composed in 1904 and premiered the same year in Paris. The six movements are titled: Prélude, Fugue, Choral, Variations, Scherzo, and Final. The suite is characterized by its use of traditional forms and techniques, such as fugue and variations, combined with Tournemire's unique harmonic language and use of chromaticism. The Prélude opens the suite with a flowing melody and arpeggiated accompaniment, leading into the Fugue, which showcases Tournemire's skill in counterpoint. The Choral is a slower, more contemplative movement, featuring a hymn-like melody and rich harmonies. The Variations movement is the longest of the suite, featuring a theme and six variations that explore different moods and textures. The Scherzo is a lively and playful movement, with a rhythmic ostinato in the left hand and a whimsical melody in the right. The Final brings the suite to a grand conclusion, with a triumphant melody and virtuosic flourishes. Overall, Tournemire's 'Suite de morceaux, Op. 19' is a masterful example of late Romantic piano music, showcasing the composer's technical skill and unique musical voice.

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