Composer

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Zoltán Kodály

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1954

Publication Date

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1963

Average_duration

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10:30

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Zoltán Kodály's 'Epigrams (9)' is a collection of nine short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1926 and premiered in Budapest the same year. The nine movements are each characterized by their brevity and concise musical ideas, with each piece lasting no more than a few minutes. The first movement, marked 'Allegro con spirito', is a lively and playful piece with a syncopated rhythm and a jaunty melody. The second movement, 'Andante', is more introspective, with a lyrical melody and a gentle, flowing accompaniment. The third movement, 'Allegro', is a fast and energetic piece with a driving rhythm and a virtuosic piano part. The fourth movement, 'Andante con moto', is a more subdued piece with a melancholy melody and a delicate, understated accompaniment. The fifth movement, 'Allegro molto', is a frenetic and intense piece with a complex, angular melody and a driving, syncopated rhythm. The sixth movement, 'Andante', is a slow and contemplative piece with a simple, haunting melody and a sparse, atmospheric accompaniment. The seventh movement, 'Allegro', is a lively and playful piece with a bouncy, syncopated rhythm and a catchy, memorable melody. The eighth movement, 'Andante', is a gentle and lyrical piece with a flowing, melodic line and a delicate, understated accompaniment. The final movement, 'Allegro con brio', is a fast and energetic piece with a driving, syncopated rhythm and a virtuosic piano part. Overall, 'Epigrams (9)' is a charming and engaging work that showcases Kodály's skill as a composer and his ability to create concise, memorable musical ideas. The nine movements are varied in character and style, but all share a sense of playfulness and energy that makes the work a joy to listen to.

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