Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Barcarolle

Compose Date

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Sep 1915

Publication Date

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1916

Average_duration

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3:20

Gabriel Fauré's Barcarolle for piano No. 12 in E flat major, Op.106bis, was composed in 1913, and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of thirteen barcarolles that Fauré composed throughout his career, and is considered one of his most popular works. The Barcarolle No. 12 is divided into three movements, with the first and third being in E flat major, and the second in C minor. The first movement is marked Andante, and begins with a flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a counter-melody. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme. The second movement, marked Allegretto, is more somber in tone, with a melancholic melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left. The movement builds to a climax before returning to the opening theme. The final movement, marked Andante con moto, returns to the opening key of E flat major, and features a more complex melody in the right hand, with a more active accompaniment in the left. The movement builds to a climax before ending with a quiet coda. The Barcarolle No. 12 is characterized by its flowing melodies, lush harmonies, and use of arpeggios and other piano techniques to create a sense of movement and fluidity. The piece is often described as evocative of the Venetian gondoliers' songs, which inspired the barcarolle genre. Overall, Fauré's Barcarolle for piano No. 12 in E flat major, Op.106bis, is a beautiful and expressive work that showcases the composer's skill at creating memorable melodies and rich harmonies.

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