Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1895

Publication Date

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1897

Average_duration

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15:21

Movement_count

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12

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Gabriel Fauré's 'Thème et variations in C sharp minor, Op. 73' is a work for solo piano that was composed in 1895. It was premiered on January 26, 1896, by the composer himself at a concert of the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The piece consists of a theme and six variations, with a coda that brings the work to a close. The theme is a melancholic melody in C sharp minor, marked by a descending chromatic line in the left hand and a simple, lyrical melody in the right hand. The variations explore different aspects of the theme, including its harmonic structure, rhythm, and texture. The first variation is marked by a more complex rhythmic pattern, with syncopated accents and a more elaborate left-hand accompaniment. The second variation is more lyrical, with a flowing melody in the right hand and a gentle, undulating accompaniment in the left hand. The third variation is marked by a more virtuosic piano writing, with rapid arpeggios and runs in both hands. The fourth variation is a brief interlude, marked by a delicate, shimmering texture in the right hand and a simple, pulsing accompaniment in the left hand. The fifth variation is the most dramatic and intense of the set, with a powerful, driving rhythm and a more dissonant harmonic language. The final variation returns to the lyrical character of the second variation, with a flowing melody in the right hand and a gentle, undulating accompaniment in the left hand. The coda brings the work to a close with a return to the melancholic character of the theme, marked by a descending chromatic line in the left hand and a simple, lyrical melody in the right hand. The piece ends with a quiet, introspective chord in C sharp minor. Overall, Fauré's 'Thème et variations in C sharp minor, Op. 73' is a work of great emotional depth and subtlety, marked by a refined sense of harmony, melody, and texture. It is a testament to Fauré's skill as a composer and his ability to create works of great beauty and complexity within the confines of the solo piano repertoire.

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