Composer

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Serge Bortkiewicz

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1905

Average_duration

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23:06

Movement_count

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7

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"Impressions for piano, Op. 4" is a collection of six solo piano pieces composed by the Ukrainian-born composer Serge Bortkiewicz. The work was composed in 1909 and premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The six movements of "Impressions for piano, Op. 4" are titled as follows: 1. "Au bord d'une source" (By a Spring) 2. "La nuit" (The Night) 3. "La chanson du berger" (The Shepherd's Song) 4. "La danse des lutins" (The Dance of the Goblins) 5. "Le lac" (The Lake) 6. "La tempête" (The Storm) Each movement of the work is characterized by its own unique mood and musical style. "Au bord d'une source" is a gentle and flowing piece, evoking the peacefulness of a spring. "La nuit" is a more mysterious and atmospheric piece, with a haunting melody and dark harmonies. "La chanson du berger" is a pastoral piece, with a simple and charming melody that is reminiscent of a folk song. "La danse des lutins" is a lively and playful piece, with a fast and intricate piano part that evokes the mischievousness of goblins. "Le lac" is a serene and reflective piece, with a beautiful melody that is accompanied by gentle arpeggios. Finally, "La tempête" is a dramatic and intense piece, with a stormy and turbulent piano part that builds to a powerful climax. Overall, "Impressions for piano, Op. 4" is a beautiful and varied collection of piano pieces that showcases Bortkiewicz's skill as a composer. The work is notable for its evocative melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic piano writing. It remains a popular and frequently performed work in the piano repertoire.

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