Composer

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Zoltán Kodály

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Keyboard

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Collection

Compose Date

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Mar 17, 1909

Publication Date

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1910

Average_duration

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22:42

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Zoltán Kodály's 'Pieces (9), Op. 3' is a collection of nine short pieces for piano, composed in 1909. The work was premiered in Budapest in the same year, with the composer himself performing. The nine pieces are as follows: 1. Allegro con spirito 2. Adagio 3. Allegro giocoso 4. Andante 5. Allegro molto 6. Lento 7. Allegro moderato 8. Andante sostenuto 9. Allegro vivace Each piece is characterized by its own unique mood and style, showcasing Kodály's versatility as a composer. The first piece, 'Allegro con spirito', is a lively and energetic piece with a playful melody. The second piece, 'Adagio', is a slow and melancholic piece with a haunting melody. The third piece, 'Allegro giocoso', is a fast and lively piece with a playful and joyful melody. The fourth piece, 'Andante', is a slow and contemplative piece with a beautiful and expressive melody. The fifth piece, 'Allegro molto', is a fast and intense piece with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The sixth piece, 'Lento', is a slow and mournful piece with a somber and melancholic melody. The seventh piece, 'Allegro moderato', is a moderate-paced piece with a lively and upbeat melody. The eighth piece, 'Andante sostenuto', is a slow and sustained piece with a beautiful and expressive melody. The final piece, 'Allegro vivace', is a fast and lively piece with a joyful and celebratory melody. Overall, 'Pieces (9), Op. 3' is a diverse and engaging collection of piano pieces that showcase Kodály's skill as a composer. Each piece is characterized by its own unique mood and style, making for a varied and interesting listening experience.

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