Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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before May 3, 1823

Publication Date

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1824

Average_duration

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12:58

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Nepomuk Hummel's 'Amusementes (3), Op. 105' is a set of three short pieces for piano, composed in 1829. The pieces were premiered in the same year, and were published by the Viennese publisher Tobias Haslinger. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a lively and playful piece in the key of C major. It features a catchy melody that is passed between the hands, and is characterized by its light and cheerful mood. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a more lyrical melody that is played in the left hand while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The second movement, marked Andante con variazioni, is a set of variations on a simple theme in the key of A minor. The theme is presented in the left hand, while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The variations explore different moods and textures, ranging from a gentle and lyrical variation to a more dramatic and virtuosic one. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic piece in the key of C major. It features a fast and virtuosic melody that is played in the right hand, while the left hand provides a driving accompaniment. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a more lyrical melody that is played in the left hand while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the fast and energetic opening theme. Overall, 'Amusementes (3), Op. 105' is a charming and delightful set of pieces that showcase Hummel's skill as a composer and pianist. The pieces are characterized by their light and playful mood, catchy melodies, and virtuosic flourishes. They are a testament to Hummel's ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying.

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