Composer

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Ferdinand Ries

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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7:54

Movement_count

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4

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Ferdinand Ries, a German composer and pianist, composed the 'Sonatina for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 6' in 1803. The piece premiered in Vienna, Austria, in the same year. The sonatina consists of three movements: Allegro con brio, Andante, and Rondo: Allegretto. The first movement, Allegro con brio, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme played by both pianos in unison. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the second piano. The development section explores both themes and modulates to different keys before returning to the recapitulation, where the themes are restated in their original keys. The second movement, Andante, is in A minor and is characterized by its melancholic and expressive melody. The first piano plays the main theme while the second piano provides a delicate accompaniment. The middle section features a more agitated theme in C major before returning to the main theme in A minor. The final movement, Rondo: Allegretto, is in C major and is a lively and playful piece. The main theme is introduced by the first piano and is then repeated by the second piano. The middle section features a more lyrical theme in A minor before returning to the main theme in C major. The 'Sonatina for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 6' is a charming and delightful piece that showcases Ries' skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic themes, expressive melodies, and playful rhythms. It is a popular work in the repertoire of two-piano music and is often performed in concerts and recitals.

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