Composer

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Jules Massenet

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1867

Average_duration

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19:33

Movement_count

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10

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Jules Massenet's 'Pièces de genre (10), Op. 10' is a collection of ten pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1868 and premiered the same year in Paris. The ten movements are titled as follows: 1. Improvisation 2. Melodie 3. Valse folle 4. Air de ballet 5. Barcarolle 6. Nocturne 7. Gavotte 8. Mazurka 9. Scherzo 10. Final Each movement showcases Massenet's skillful use of melody and harmony, as well as his ability to create a variety of moods and styles. The first movement, "Improvisation," is a free-form piece that allows the performer to showcase their own improvisational skills. The second movement, "Melodie," is a lyrical and expressive piece that features a beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The third movement, "Valse folle," is a lively and energetic waltz that features rapid arpeggios and virtuosic runs. The fourth movement, "Air de ballet," is a graceful and delicate piece that evokes the atmosphere of a ballet. The fifth movement, "Barcarolle," is a serene and peaceful piece that captures the feeling of a boat ride on a calm sea. The sixth movement, "Nocturne," is a slow and introspective piece that features a haunting melody in the right hand accompanied by lush harmonies in the left hand. The seventh movement, "Gavotte," is a lively and dance-like piece that features a playful melody in the right hand and a steady rhythm in the left hand. The eighth movement, "Mazurka," is a fast and lively dance that features a syncopated rhythm and virtuosic runs. The ninth movement, "Scherzo," is a playful and energetic piece that features a lively melody in the right hand and a driving rhythm in the left hand. The final movement, "Final," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that features a grand melody in the right hand and powerful chords in the left hand. Overall, Massenet's 'Pièces de genre (10), Op. 10' is a masterful collection of piano pieces that showcases his skillful use of melody, harmony, and a variety of styles and moods.

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