Composer

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Charles-Valentin Alkan

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Compose Date

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1859

Publication Date

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1859

Average_duration

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7:32

"Une fusée in D minor, Op. 55" is a piano piece composed by Charles-Valentin Alkan, a French composer and pianist of the Romantic era. The piece was composed in 1857 and premiered the same year in Paris. The piece is a part of Alkan's set of twelve etudes in all the minor keys, Op. 39, which are considered some of the most challenging pieces in the piano repertoire. "Une fusée" is the tenth etude in the set and is known for its technical difficulty and virtuosic demands. The piece is in D minor and is marked "Allegro barbaro," indicating a fast and wild tempo. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "presto," and features rapid arpeggios and runs up and down the keyboard, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The second movement is marked "lento," and is a stark contrast to the first movement, featuring a slow and mournful melody. The final movement is marked "prestissimo," and is a return to the frenzied energy of the first movement, with even more demanding technical passages and a sense of exhilaration and triumph. Overall, "Une fusée in D minor, Op. 55" is a challenging and thrilling piece that showcases Alkan's virtuosic piano writing and his ability to create a wide range of emotions and moods within a single work.

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