Composer

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Frank Bridge

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1913

Average_duration

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8:43

Movement_count

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3

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Frank Bridge's 'Pieces (3) for piano' is a set of three short pieces composed in 1901. The pieces were premiered in the same year by the composer himself. The three movements are titled 'Rosemary', 'Vetch', and 'Mignonette'. The first movement, 'Rosemary', is a slow and melancholic piece that begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the piece ends with a soft and delicate coda. The second movement, 'Vetch', is a lively and playful piece that features a syncopated rhythm and a catchy melody. The left hand plays a repetitive pattern of chords while the right hand plays the melody, which is then developed and expanded upon throughout the piece. The final movement, 'Mignonette', is a fast and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and a virtuosic piano part. The piece is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and urgency. Overall, 'Pieces (3) for piano' is a charming and expressive set of pieces that showcase Bridge's skill as a composer and pianist. The pieces are relatively simple in terms of their structure and harmonic language, but they are full of character and emotion.

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