Composer

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György Ligeti

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1988 - 1994

Average_duration

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23:43

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

György Ligeti's 'Etudes (8), Book 2' is a collection of eight piano etudes that were composed between 1985 and 1994. The work was premiered in 1994 by Pierre-Laurent Aimard, who had also premiered Ligeti's first book of etudes in 1985. The eight etudes in Book 2 are titled: 1. Galamb Borong 2. Fém 3. Automne à Varsovie 4. Vertige 5. En suspens 6. Énigme 7. No. 7 8. Der Zauberlehrling Each etude explores different technical and musical challenges for the pianist, while also showcasing Ligeti's unique compositional style. Galamb Borong, the first etude, is characterized by its fast, repetitive patterns and use of Hungarian folk music elements. Fém, the second etude, is a study in metallic sounds and textures, with the pianist using the inside of the piano to create percussive effects. Automne à Varsovie, the third etude, is a hauntingly beautiful piece that explores the use of silence and space in music. Vertige, the fourth etude, is a dizzying and disorienting piece that challenges the pianist's ability to play complex rhythms and patterns. En suspens, the fifth etude, is a study in sustained sounds and harmonies, with the pianist holding down notes for extended periods of time. Énigme, the sixth etude, is a mysterious and enigmatic piece that explores the use of clusters and dissonance. No. 7, the seventh etude, is a playful and virtuosic piece that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. Der Zauberlehrling, the final etude, is a frenzied and chaotic piece that is based on the poem of the same name by Goethe. Overall, 'Etudes (8), Book 2' is a challenging and rewarding work for both the pianist and the listener. It showcases Ligeti's unique compositional style, which combines elements of avant-garde and traditional music, and pushes the boundaries of what is possible on the piano.

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