Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Feb 1924

Publication Date

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1924

Average_duration

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2:31

"Schlechter Trost" is a composition for solo piano by Ferruccio Busoni. It was composed in 1916 and premiered in Zurich in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of works called "Klavierübung in zehn Büchern" (Piano Exercises in Ten Books), which Busoni intended to be a comprehensive guide to piano playing and composition. "Schlechter Trost" is the ninth piece in the collection and is divided into three movements. The first movement, "Andante con moto," is marked by a mournful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second movement, "Allegro moderato," is more lively and features a series of rapid arpeggios. The final movement, "Andante," returns to the melancholic theme of the first movement. The piece is characterized by Busoni's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. He also employs a variety of pianistic techniques, including rapid octave passages and complex chord progressions. The title, "Schlechter Trost," translates to "Poor Comfort" in English, and the piece reflects a sense of sadness and despair. Overall, "Schlechter Trost" is a challenging and emotionally charged work that showcases Busoni's innovative approach to piano composition.

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