Composer

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Reinhold Glière

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1955

Average_duration

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4:41

Movement_count

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2

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Reinhold Glière's 'Piano Pieces (2), Op. 99' is a set of two solo piano pieces composed in 1938. The pieces were premiered in Moscow in the same year. The first piece is titled 'Prelude' and the second piece is titled 'Etude'. The 'Prelude' is a short and lyrical piece that begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations and embellishments. The piece gradually builds in intensity and ends with a flourish. The 'Prelude' is characterized by its expressive melody, lush harmonies, and virtuosic flourishes. The 'Etude' is a more technically demanding piece that showcases Glière's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is in a fast tempo and features rapid arpeggios, scales, and octaves. The left hand provides a driving rhythm while the right hand plays a series of virtuosic runs and flourishes. The 'Etude' is characterized by its technical difficulty, rhythmic energy, and virtuosic display. Overall, Glière's 'Piano Pieces (2), Op. 99' is a set of contrasting pieces that showcase the composer's skill in both lyrical and virtuosic writing. The pieces are well-suited for advanced pianists and are often performed in recitals and competitions.

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