Composer

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Henryk Wieniawski

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Saltarello

Compose Date

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1854

Publication Date

:

1854

Average_duration

:

1:50

Alla saltarella - Scherzando, Op. 10/5 is a lively and playful piece for violin and piano composed by Henryk Wieniawski. It was composed in 1853 and premiered in the same year in Paris. The piece is part of a set of six pieces for violin and piano, Op. 10, which were dedicated to the famous violinist and composer Charles de Bériot. The piece is in a fast 6/8 time signature and is characterized by its energetic and virtuosic violin part. The violin part is full of rapid runs, arpeggios, and double stops, which require great technical skill from the performer. The piano part provides a lively accompaniment, with syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro molto and is in a lively and playful style. The violin and piano engage in a playful dialogue, with the violin taking the lead in virtuosic runs and the piano responding with syncopated rhythms. The second movement is marked Andante and provides a contrast to the first movement. It is a lyrical and expressive melody, with the violin taking the lead in a beautiful and expressive melody. The piano provides a gentle accompaniment, with delicate arpeggios and chords. The final movement is marked Allegro vivace and returns to the playful and energetic style of the first movement. The violin and piano engage in a lively and virtuosic dialogue, with the violin taking the lead in rapid runs and the piano responding with syncopated rhythms and playful melodies. Overall, Alla saltarella - Scherzando, Op. 10/5 is a lively and playful piece that showcases the technical skill of the performer. It is a popular piece in the violin repertoire and is often performed in recitals and competitions.

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