Dmitry Kabalevsky
Rondos (4), Op. 60
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Composer:Dmitry KabalevskyGenre:KeyboardStyle:RondoCompose Date:1958Movement_count:4Movement ....Dmitry Kabalevsky's 'Rondos (4), Op. 60' is a set of four short pieces for solo piano. The composition was completed in 1956 and premiered the same year in Moscow. The four movements are marked Allegro, Andante, Allegretto, and Allegro con moto, respectively. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic rondo with a playful and rhythmic theme. The theme is presented in the opening bars and is then developed and varied throughout the movement. The contrasting middle section features a lyrical melody in the left hand accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the right hand. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slow and expressive rondo with a melancholic theme. The theme is introduced in the opening bars and is then repeated and developed throughout the movement. The middle section features a contrasting melody in the right hand accompanied by a simple chordal accompaniment in the left hand. The third movement, marked Allegretto, is a light and playful rondo with a jaunty theme. The theme is presented in the opening bars and is then developed and varied throughout the movement. The middle section features a contrasting melody in the left hand accompanied by a simple rhythmic accompaniment in the right hand. The fourth and final movement, marked Allegro con moto, is a fast and lively rondo with a virtuosic theme. The theme is introduced in the opening bars and is then repeated and developed throughout the movement. The middle section features a contrasting melody in the left hand accompanied by a fast and intricate arpeggio in the right hand. Overall, Kabalevsky's 'Rondos (4), Op. 60' is a charming and accessible set of pieces for solo piano. The four movements showcase a range of moods and styles, from the playful and rhythmic to the expressive and melancholic. The composition is well-suited for intermediate-level pianists and is a popular choice for recitals and competitions.More....
