Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Toccata

Compose Date

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Jun 1899

Publication Date

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1900

First Performance

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1899

Average_duration

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20:53

Movement_count

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5

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Ferruccio Busoni's 'Toccatas, transcriptions (2) in D minor & C major, KiV B29' is a set of two pieces for piano. The pieces were composed in 1909 and premiered in the same year in Berlin. The set consists of two movements, the first being a toccata in D minor and the second being a transcription of Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C major. The first movement, the toccata in D minor, is a virtuosic piece that showcases Busoni's technical prowess as a pianist and composer. The piece is characterized by its fast and intricate passages, which are contrasted by slower, more lyrical sections. The toccata is also notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which give the piece a sense of tension and drama. The second movement, the transcription of Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C major, is a more subdued piece that highlights Busoni's skill as an arranger. The transcription stays true to Bach's original composition while also adding Busoni's own unique touches. The piece is characterized by its flowing melodies and intricate counterpoint, which are typical of Bach's music. Overall, 'Toccatas, transcriptions (2) in D minor & C major, KiV B29' is a masterful set of pieces that showcases Busoni's talents as both a pianist and composer. The toccata in D minor is a thrilling and virtuosic piece that is sure to impress audiences, while the transcription of Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C major is a beautiful and faithful rendition of one of Bach's most famous works.

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