Composer

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Moritz Moszkowski

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1909

Average_duration

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18:28

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Moritz Moszkowski's 'Morceaux (4), Op. 82' is a set of four pieces for solo piano. The composition was completed in 1894 and premiered the same year in Berlin. The four movements are titled 'Valse Mignonne', 'Etincelles', 'Melodie', and 'Tarantelle'. The first movement, 'Valse Mignonne', is a charming waltz in A-flat major. It begins with a delicate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple left-hand accompaniment. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more ornate and the accompaniment becoming more complex. The waltz ends with a flourish, bringing the piece to a satisfying conclusion. The second movement, 'Etincelles', is a virtuosic showpiece in E-flat major. The title translates to 'Sparks', and the piece certainly lives up to its name. The right hand plays a rapid, sparkling melody while the left hand provides a driving accompaniment. The piece is full of technical challenges, including rapid octave passages and intricate fingerwork. The third movement, 'Melodie', is a lyrical piece in B-flat major. The melody is simple and beautiful, with a gentle accompaniment in the left hand. The piece is marked by a sense of nostalgia and longing, and the melody is particularly expressive. The final movement, 'Tarantelle', is a lively and energetic piece in A minor. The tarantella is a traditional Italian dance, and Moszkowski's version captures the frenzied energy of the dance. The piece is full of rapid runs and arpeggios, and the left hand provides a driving rhythm throughout. The tarantella builds to a frenzied climax before ending abruptly. Overall, 'Morceaux (4), Op. 82' is a delightful set of pieces that showcases Moszkowski's skill as a composer and pianist. The set is marked by a sense of charm and elegance, with each movement offering something different in terms of mood and technical challenge.

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