Composer

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Charles-Marie Widor

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Keyboard

Style

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Duet

Average_duration

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26:11

Movement_count

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6

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Charles-Marie Widor was a French composer, organist, and teacher who lived from 1844 to 1937. He is best known for his organ music, but he also wrote chamber music, orchestral music, and operas. One of his lesser-known works is his "Duos (6) for piano & harmonium," which he composed in 1895. The "Duos (6) for piano & harmonium" is a set of six pieces for two players: one playing the piano and the other playing the harmonium. The pieces are relatively short, with each one lasting between two and four minutes. They are also quite varied in character, with some being lively and energetic while others are more contemplative and introspective. The first duo, marked "Allegro," is a lively and playful piece that features a syncopated rhythm and a catchy melody. The second duo, marked "Andante," is a more lyrical and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody played by the piano and a gentle accompaniment by the harmonium. The third duo, marked "Allegro moderato," is a more subdued piece that features a simple melody played by the harmonium and a more complex accompaniment by the piano. The fourth duo, marked "Andantino," is a gentle and introspective piece that features a delicate melody played by the harmonium and a sparse accompaniment by the piano. The fifth duo, marked "Allegro vivace," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast and complex rhythm and a virtuosic piano part. The final duo, marked "Andante sostenuto," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody played by the harmonium and a rich and expressive accompaniment by the piano. Overall, the "Duos (6) for piano & harmonium" is a charming and enjoyable set of pieces that showcases Widor's skill as a composer and his ability to write for a variety of instruments. While it may not be as well-known as some of his other works, it is still a valuable addition to the repertoire of chamber music for piano and harmonium.

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