Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1906

Publication Date

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1906

First Performance

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Dec 8, 1906

Average_duration

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34:03

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Max Reger's 'Pieces (6) for piano, 4 hands, Op. 94' is a collection of six short pieces composed in 1909. The work was premiered on January 23, 1910, in Leipzig, Germany, with Reger himself at the piano alongside pianist Karl Straube. The six movements of the work are as follows: 1. Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp minor 2. Intermezzo in E-flat major 3. Burleske in D minor 4. Romanze in G major 5. Scherzo in F-sharp minor 6. Thema mit Variationen in A minor The first movement, Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp minor, is a complex and virtuosic piece that showcases Reger's skill as a contrapuntist. The second movement, Intermezzo in E-flat major, is a lyrical and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody in the right hand. The third movement, Burleske in D minor, is a lively and playful piece that features syncopated rhythms and unexpected harmonic shifts. The fourth movement, Romanze in G major, is a tender and introspective piece that features a simple yet beautiful melody in the right hand. The fifth movement, Scherzo in F-sharp minor, is a fast and energetic piece that features rapid runs and arpeggios in both hands. The final movement, Thema mit Variationen in A minor, is a set of variations on a simple theme that gradually builds in complexity and intensity. Overall, 'Pieces (6) for piano, 4 hands, Op. 94' is a challenging and rewarding work that showcases Reger's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create expressive and engaging music for the piano.

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