Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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Sep 1907 - Dec 1907

Publication Date

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1908

First Performance

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Apr 12, 1908

Average_duration

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32:50

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Elegien, suite of elegies (6), KiV 249' is a collection of six elegies for piano, composed between 1907 and 1909. The suite was premiered in Berlin in 1910, with Busoni himself as the pianist. The six movements of the suite are titled 'Nach der Wendung', 'All'Italia!', 'Ed una sera', 'Alla memoria di..., 'Alla Sarabanda', and 'Cortège'. Each movement is characterized by its own unique mood and style, but they are all connected by a common theme of mourning and reflection. 'Nach der Wendung' (After the Turning) is a somber and introspective piece, with a slow and mournful melody that gradually builds in intensity. 'All'Italia!' (To Italy!) is a more lively and energetic movement, with a fast and playful rhythm that evokes the spirit of Italian folk music. 'Ed una sera' (And One Evening) is a haunting and atmospheric piece, with a dreamlike quality that is both beautiful and unsettling. 'Alla memoria di...' (In Memory of...) is a deeply emotional and personal movement, dedicated to the memory of Busoni's father. 'Alla Sarabanda' (To the Sarabande) is a nod to the Baroque dance form, with a slow and stately rhythm that is both elegant and mournful. 'Cortège' is a grand and majestic finale, with a triumphant melody that brings the suite to a powerful and uplifting conclusion. Overall, 'Elegien, suite of elegies (6), KiV 249' is a deeply moving and introspective work, showcasing Busoni's mastery of the piano and his ability to convey complex emotions through music. Its themes of mourning and reflection make it a timeless and universal work that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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