Composer

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Richard Rodney Bennett

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Compose Date

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1999

Average_duration

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10:17

Movement_count

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3

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Richard Rodney Bennett's 'Excursions' is a four-movement work for solo piano, composed in 1969. The piece was premiered by the composer himself at the Cheltenham Festival in the same year. The first movement, marked 'Allegro ritmico', is a lively and rhythmic piece with a syncopated melody. The second movement, 'Andante lento', is a slow and melancholic piece with a haunting melody. The third movement, 'Allegro vivace', is a fast and energetic piece with a playful and jazzy character. The final movement, 'Allegro molto', is a virtuosic and frenzied piece with a driving rhythm and complex harmonies. The overall style of 'Excursions' is influenced by jazz and popular music, with a strong rhythmic drive and use of syncopation. The harmonies are often complex and dissonant, with unexpected chord progressions and frequent use of chromaticism. The melodies are often lyrical and expressive, with a wide range of dynamics and articulations. Bennett's 'Excursions' is a challenging and rewarding work for pianists, requiring technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity. The piece has become a popular addition to the contemporary piano repertoire, and has been recorded by numerous pianists.

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