Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1878

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Suite in E minor (incomplete), KiV 72' is a piano composition that was composed in 1909. The piece was premiered by Busoni himself in Berlin on December 15, 1909. The suite consists of four movements, but it is incomplete as the composer only finished the first three movements. The first movement, 'Preludio', is a slow and melancholic piece that sets the mood for the entire suite. It begins with a simple melody that gradually builds up in intensity, leading to a climax before settling back down to the original melody. The second movement, 'Sarabande', is a slow and stately dance that features a beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The third movement, 'Cortège', is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast and intricate melody in the right hand accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left hand. The suite is characteristic of Busoni's style, which is a blend of traditional classical music with modernist elements. The use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies is evident throughout the piece, as is the use of complex rhythms and virtuosic piano techniques. Busoni was known for his innovative approach to composition, and this suite is no exception. Despite being incomplete, the 'Suite in E minor' is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that showcases Busoni's unique style and virtuosity as a pianist and composer. It remains a popular work in the piano repertoire and is often performed in recitals and competitions.

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