Composer

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André Mathíeu

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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May 6, 1946

Average_duration

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02:24

"Désir (incomplete)" is a piano composition by the French-Canadian composer André Mathieu. The piece was composed in 1940 when Mathieu was only 17 years old. It was premiered in Montreal in 1941 by the composer himself. The composition consists of three movements, but unfortunately, the third movement was never completed by Mathieu. The first movement, marked "Allegro con fuoco," is a fiery and passionate piece that showcases Mathieu's virtuosic piano writing. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a more introspective and melancholic piece that features a beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by delicate arpeggios in the left hand. Mathieu's style in "Désir (incomplete)" is heavily influenced by the Romantic era, with its emphasis on emotional expression and virtuosic piano writing. However, Mathieu also incorporates elements of modernism, such as dissonant harmonies and unconventional rhythmic patterns. Despite its incomplete status, "Désir (incomplete)" remains a beloved piece in the piano repertoire and a testament to Mathieu's prodigious talent as a composer.

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