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Carl Tausig

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7:08

Carl Tausig's 'Nouvelle soirées de Vienne for piano: Valse-Caprice no. 1, Nachtfalter (after Strauss Jr., op. 157)' was composed in 1870. The piece premiered in Berlin in the same year. The composition is a part of a set of three waltzes that Tausig arranged from Johann Strauss Jr.'s works. The first movement of the set, 'Nachtfalter,' is a waltz-caprice that is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing and its playful, dance-like rhythms. The piece begins with a lively introduction that sets the stage for the waltz's main theme. The main theme is introduced by the right hand and is accompanied by a flowing, arpeggiated left-hand accompaniment. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with Tausig adding his own flourishes and embellishments to the original melody. The second movement of the set, 'Tausig's Waltz-Caprice No. 1,' is a more introspective and lyrical piece. The waltz is characterized by its sweeping melodies and its use of rubato, which allows the performer to stretch and compress the tempo to create a more expressive performance. The piece is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. Overall, Tausig's 'Nouvelle soirées de Vienne for piano: Valse-Caprice no. 1, Nachtfalter (after Strauss Jr., op. 157)' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Tausig's skill as a pianist and arranger. The piece is a testament to Tausig's ability to take existing works and transform them into something new and exciting.

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