Composer

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Alexander Glazunov

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1894

Average_duration

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9:47

Movement_count

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3

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Alexander Glazunov's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 49' is a set of three short pieces composed in 1894. The pieces were premiered in the same year by the composer himself. The three movements are titled 'Prélude', 'Valse', and 'Mazurka'. The first movement, 'Prélude', is a slow and melancholic piece in the key of C minor. It begins with a simple and haunting melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the piece ends with a soft and delicate coda. The second movement, 'Valse', is a lively and joyful waltz in the key of A-flat major. It begins with a playful and rhythmic melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the piece ends with a triumphant coda. The third movement, 'Mazurka', is a fast and energetic dance in the key of G minor. It begins with a lively and syncopated melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the piece ends with a fiery and virtuosic coda. Overall, Glazunov's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 49' showcase the composer's mastery of melody, harmony, and rhythm. The pieces are characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and varied rhythms. They are also notable for their use of virtuosic piano techniques, such as arpeggios, octaves, and rapid runs.

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