Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Polka

Average_duration

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3:35

Gioachino Rossini's "Fausse-couche de polka-mazurka" is a piece from his collection "Péchés de vieillesse, book 6" (Sins of Old Age, book 6). The collection was composed between 1857 and 1868, during Rossini's retirement from the world of opera. "Fausse-couche de polka-mazurka" was composed in 1868, and it premiered in Paris in the same year. The piece is a polka-mazurka, a dance form that combines elements of the polka and the mazurka. It is a lively and playful piece, with a fast tempo and a light-hearted melody. The piece is in A major and is written for piano. The title of the piece, "Fausse-couche," translates to "miscarriage" in English. This title is somewhat misleading, as the piece is not mournful or sad in any way. Instead, it is a joyful celebration of life and vitality. The piece is full of energy and movement, with a lively rhythm and a playful melody. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is a lively and energetic polka, with a fast tempo and a playful melody. The second movement is a slower and more lyrical mazurka, with a more romantic and sentimental melody. The third movement returns to the lively and playful polka of the first movement, bringing the piece to a joyful and exuberant conclusion. Overall, "Fausse-couche de polka-mazurka" is a delightful and charming piece of music. It showcases Rossini's skill as a composer, as well as his playful and lighthearted approach to music. It is a fitting addition to his collection of "Sins of Old Age," which is full of whimsical and playful pieces that showcase Rossini's love of life and his joy in music.

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