Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1915

Average_duration

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18:36

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Max Reger's Suite for cello in A minor, Op. 131c/3 is a four-movement work composed in 1915. The piece was premiered in the same year by the cellist Julius Klengel. The first movement, marked "Praeludium," is a lively and virtuosic piece that showcases the cello's range and technical abilities. The second movement, "Sarabande," is a slow and stately dance in triple meter. The third movement, "Gavotte," is a lively dance in duple meter, featuring a playful melody and intricate rhythms. The final movement, "Gigue," is a fast and energetic dance in compound meter, with a driving rhythm and lively melody. Reger's Suite for cello in A minor is characterized by its rich harmonies, complex counterpoint, and virtuosic writing for the cello. The piece is also notable for its use of Baroque dance forms, which Reger adapts to his own modern style. The Suite is a challenging and rewarding work for cellists, requiring both technical skill and musical sensitivity to bring out the nuances of Reger's writing.

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