Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1893 - 1896

Publication Date

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1897

Average_duration

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16:02

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Dolly, Op. 56' is a collection of six short pieces for piano four hands, composed in 1893. The work was dedicated to Hélène Bardac, the daughter of Fauré's mistress, Emma Bardac. The premiere of the work took place on January 15, 1894, at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The six movements of 'Dolly' are titled 'Berceuse', 'Mi-a-ou', 'Le jardin de Dolly', 'Kitty-valse', 'Tendresse', and 'Le pas espagnol'. The first movement, 'Berceuse', is a lullaby with a gentle and soothing melody. The second movement, 'Mi-a-ou', is a playful and mischievous piece that imitates the sound of a cat. The third movement, 'Le jardin de Dolly', is a depiction of a garden, with a flowing and lyrical melody. The fourth movement, 'Kitty-valse', is a waltz with a light and graceful character. The fifth movement, 'Tendresse', is a tender and sentimental piece with a simple and expressive melody. The final movement, 'Le pas espagnol', is a lively and rhythmic dance with a Spanish flavor. 'Dolly' is characterized by Fauré's signature style, which is characterized by a subtle and refined use of harmony and melody. The work is also notable for its use of impressionistic techniques, such as the use of modal scales and chromaticism. The work is often considered to be one of Fauré's most charming and delightful compositions, and it has remained popular with audiences and performers alike.

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