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György Kurtág

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1:34

György Kurtág's 'Piano Pieces (8), Op. 3: No. 1, Inesorabile, Andante con moto' is a solo piano work that was composed in 1959. The piece was premiered in Budapest in 1960 by pianist András Kórodi. The work is comprised of a single movement, marked 'Andante con moto' (moderately slow with motion). The title, 'Inesorabile', translates to 'relentless' in Italian, and this quality is reflected in the music. The piece is characterized by its sparse, fragmented textures and its use of silence and space. The opening of the piece features a series of single notes played in the right hand, accompanied by a series of chords in the left hand. These two elements alternate throughout the piece, creating a sense of tension and release. The chords in the left hand are often dissonant, adding to the overall sense of unease. The middle section of the piece features a series of descending arpeggios in the right hand, accompanied by a series of ascending chords in the left hand. This section builds in intensity before returning to the sparse textures of the opening. Throughout the piece, Kurtág makes use of unconventional notation, including the use of arrows to indicate the direction of the melody and the use of brackets to indicate clusters of notes. This notation adds to the overall sense of fragmentation and unpredictability in the music. Overall, 'Inesorabile' is a challenging and complex work that showcases Kurtág's unique approach to composition. Its use of silence, space, and unconventional notation make it a distinctive addition to the solo piano repertoire.

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