Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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Jun 1880

Average_duration

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5:34

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Duo, for 2 flutes & piano in E minor, Op. 43, KiV 156' was composed in 1921 and premiered in the same year in Berlin. The piece consists of three movements: Allegro moderato, Scherzo, and Andante con moto. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the two flutes in unison. The piano then enters with a more subdued accompaniment, allowing the flutes to take center stage. The movement features a number of virtuosic passages for both flutes, as well as moments of delicate interplay between the two instruments. The second movement, Scherzo, is a playful and whimsical piece that showcases Busoni's skill at writing for the flute. The flutes engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano providing a rhythmic foundation for their playful exchanges. The movement is characterized by its lightness and agility, with the flutes darting and weaving around each other in a playful dance. The final movement, Andante con moto, is a more contemplative piece that provides a contrast to the previous two movements. The flutes play a mournful melody that is echoed by the piano, creating a sense of melancholy and introspection. The movement builds to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet and reflective coda. Overall, Busoni's 'Duo, for 2 flutes & piano in E minor, Op. 43, KiV 156' is a masterful work that showcases his skill at writing for the flute. The piece is characterized by its virtuosity, playfulness, and introspection, and remains a popular work in the flute repertoire to this day.

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