Composer

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Frank Bridge

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Compose Date

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1913 - 1914

Average_duration

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11:22

Movement_count

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3

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Frank Bridge's 'Poems (3) for piano' is a collection of three pieces composed in 1913. The premiere of the work took place on 10th June 1913, at the Aeolian Hall in London, with the composer himself performing on the piano. The three movements of the work are titled 'Lament', 'Valse Capricieuse', and 'Moto Perpetuo'. The first movement, 'Lament', is a slow and melancholic piece that begins with a simple and mournful melody in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the accompaniment becoming more active. The movement ends with a return to the simple melody of the opening. The second movement, 'Valse Capricieuse', is a lively and playful waltz. The piece begins with a jaunty melody in the right hand, accompanied by a rhythmic left-hand pattern. The waltz is interrupted by a more lyrical section in the middle, before returning to the lively opening theme. The movement ends with a flourish. The final movement, 'Moto Perpetuo', is a fast and virtuosic piece that showcases the technical abilities of the pianist. The right hand plays a rapid and continuous melody, while the left hand provides a driving accompaniment. The piece builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the accompaniment becoming more frenzied. The movement ends with a dramatic flourish. Overall, 'Poems (3) for piano' is a varied and expressive work that showcases Bridge's skill as a composer. The three movements are distinct in character, but are united by a sense of emotional depth and musical sophistication.

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