Composer

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Dmitry Shostakovich

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Duet

Compose Date

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1955

Average_duration

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7:18

Movement_count

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3

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Dmitry Shostakovich's 'Duets (3) for 2 violins & piano, Op. 97d' is a chamber music work composed in 1955. The piece was premiered on December 23, 1955, in Moscow, by violinists Dmitri Tsyganov and Yuri Yankelevich, and pianist Lev Oborin. The work consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, marked Allegretto, is a lively and playful duet between the two violins, with the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment. The second movement, marked Andante, is a more introspective and melancholic piece, with the violins playing a mournful melody over a gentle piano accompaniment. The final movement, marked Allegro con brio, is a fast and energetic piece, with the violins playing in unison and the piano providing a driving rhythm. Shostakovich's 'Duets (3) for 2 violins & piano, Op. 97d' is characterized by its use of traditional tonality and its lyrical melodies. The work is also notable for its use of counterpoint, with the two violins often playing independent lines that weave together to create a complex and harmonious whole. The piece is relatively short, lasting only around 10 minutes, but it is a masterful example of Shostakovich's skill as a composer of chamber music.

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