Composer

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Isaac Albéniz

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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ca. 1885

Average_duration

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21:31

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Isaac Albéniz's 'Estudios (7) en los tonos naturales mayores, Op. 65, B. 11' is a collection of seven studies for piano, composed in 1902. The work was premiered in Paris in the same year, with Albéniz himself performing. The seven studies are each written in a different major key, starting with C major and ending with F-sharp major. The first study, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. The second study, marked Andante, is a more lyrical and expressive piece, with a beautiful melody that is passed between the hands. The third study, marked Allegro moderato, is a playful and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and a lively melody. The fourth study, marked Allegro, is a virtuosic piece that requires the pianist to play rapid arpeggios and scales. The fifth study, marked Andante, is a more introspective piece, with a haunting melody that is played over a simple accompaniment. The sixth study, marked Allegro, is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a playful melody that is passed between the hands. The final study, marked Allegro, is a grand and majestic piece that features a powerful melody and rich harmonies. The work as a whole is characterized by Albéniz's use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, which are woven into the fabric of each study. The studies are also notable for their technical demands, which require the pianist to have a high level of skill and dexterity. Overall, Albéniz's 'Estudios (7) en los tonos naturales mayores, Op. 65, B. 11' is a masterful collection of piano studies that showcase the composer's unique style and technical prowess. The work remains a popular choice for pianists today, and is considered a cornerstone of the piano repertoire.

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