Composer

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Gian Francesco Malipiero

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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12:29

Gian Francesco Malipiero's "Preludi (3) a una fuga" is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1938. The piece was premiered in Venice, Italy, on May 22, 1938, by the pianist Carlo Zecchi. The composition consists of three preludes that are meant to be played as a prelude to a fugue. The first prelude is marked "Allegro moderato" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The piece begins with a series of arpeggios that are played in the right hand, while the left hand plays a simple melody. The two hands then switch roles, with the left hand playing the arpeggios and the right hand playing the melody. The prelude ends with a series of fast runs in both hands. The second prelude is marked "Andante" and is much slower and more contemplative than the first. The piece begins with a simple melody in the right hand that is accompanied by a series of chords in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the piece ends with a series of soft chords. The third prelude is marked "Allegro vivace" and is the most complex and challenging of the three. The piece begins with a series of fast runs in both hands that are played in unison. The tempo then slows down, and the piece becomes more melodic. The two hands then engage in a lively dialogue, with each hand playing a different melody. The prelude ends with a series of fast runs in both hands that are played in unison once again. Overall, "Preludi (3) a una fuga" is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Malipiero's skill as a composer. The three preludes are each unique in their own way, but they all share a common theme of lively and energetic music. The piece is a testament to Malipiero's ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically engaging.

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