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György Kurtág

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György Kurtág's 'Piano Pieces (8), Op. 3: No. 5, Prestissimo possible' is a solo piano work that was composed in 1959. The piece was premiered in Budapest in 1960 by pianist András Kórodi. The piece is the fifth movement of Kurtág's Op. 3, which consists of eight short piano pieces. The entire Op. 3 is characterized by its brevity and intensity, with each piece lasting only a few minutes. 'Prestissimo possible' is the shortest and fastest movement of the Op. 3, with a duration of only about 30 seconds. The piece is marked with a tempo indication of "prestissimo," which means as fast as possible. The performer is instructed to play the piece with "wild energy" and to "let the sound explode." The piece is written in a highly dissonant and atonal style, with jagged rhythms and angular melodies. The left hand plays a repetitive, staccato pattern while the right hand plays a frenzied, virtuosic melody. The piece is full of sudden dynamic changes and abrupt silences, creating a sense of tension and unpredictability. Overall, 'Piano Pieces (8), Op. 3: No. 5, Prestissimo possible' is a brief but intense display of Kurtág's avant-garde style and virtuosic piano writing.

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