Composer

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Charles Koechlin

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1942

Average_duration

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43:47

Movement_count

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15

Movement ....

Etudes (15), Op. 188 is a set of fifteen etudes composed by Charles Koechlin. The work was composed between 1937 and 1939 and premiered in Paris in 1940. The etudes are divided into three books, each containing five etudes. The first book of etudes focuses on technical exercises for the left hand, with each etude exploring a different aspect of left-hand technique. The second book of etudes focuses on the right hand, with each etude exploring a different aspect of right-hand technique. The third book of etudes combines both hands and explores various aspects of musical expression. The etudes are characterized by their technical difficulty and their exploration of various aspects of musical expression. Koechlin's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies is also a notable characteristic of the work. The etudes are also notable for their use of extended techniques, such as harmonics and glissandi. Overall, Etudes (15), Op. 188 is a challenging and innovative work that explores various aspects of musical expression and technique. Its premiere in Paris in 1940 marked a significant contribution to the repertoire of etudes for solo instrument.

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