Composer

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Marcel Dupré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1945

Publication Date

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1946 - 1975

Average_duration

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11:48

Movement_count

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3

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Marcel Dupré's 'Esquisses (3), Op. 41' is a set of three pieces for solo organ. The work was composed in 1938 and premiered by Dupré himself at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris on January 22, 1939. The three movements are titled "Prelude," "Canzona," and "Scherzo." The first movement, "Prelude," is marked "modéré" and begins with a flowing, arpeggiated figure in the left hand. The right hand enters with a lyrical melody, which is then passed between the hands. The piece builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The second movement, "Canzona," is marked "lent" and is a slow, mournful piece. The melody is introduced in the left hand and is then taken up by the right hand. The piece is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which give it a haunting quality. The final movement, "Scherzo," is marked "vif" and is a lively, playful piece. The opening theme is a jaunty, syncopated figure in the right hand, which is then echoed in the left hand. The middle section of the piece features a more lyrical melody, which is then developed and transformed in the final section. Overall, 'Esquisses (3), Op. 41' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Dupré's mastery of the organ. The three movements are distinct in character and mood, but are united by Dupré's use of rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint.

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