Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Bagatelle

Compose Date

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1888

Publication Date

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1889

Average_duration

:

6:34

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Vier Bagatellen' (Four Bagatelles), KiV 229, Op. 28, is a set of four short piano pieces composed in 1913. The work was premiered by Busoni himself in Berlin on January 22, 1914. The first bagatelle, marked 'Andantino', is a gentle and lyrical piece with a simple melody that is repeated and developed throughout the piece. The second bagatelle, marked 'Allegro moderato', is more lively and playful, with a syncopated rhythm and a sense of improvisation. The third bagatelle, marked 'Andante con moto', is a slower and more introspective piece, with a haunting melody that is accompanied by delicate arpeggios in the left hand. The final bagatelle, marked 'Allegro vivace', is a fast and energetic piece with a virtuosic piano part that showcases Busoni's technical skill. Overall, the 'Vier Bagatellen' is a charming and varied set of pieces that demonstrate Busoni's versatility as a composer. The work is notable for its use of simple melodies and harmonies, which are often repeated and developed in unexpected ways. Despite its brevity, the 'Vier Bagatellen' is a significant contribution to the piano repertoire and remains a popular choice for pianists today.

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