Composer

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Benjamin Godard

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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1:43

Benjamin Godard was a French composer who lived from 1849 to 1895. He was a prolific composer, writing over 100 works in his short life. One of his most famous works is the "Allegretto" for violin and piano. The "Allegretto" was composed in 1884 and premiered the same year. It is a single movement work that lasts around six minutes. The piece is written in the key of G major and is marked "Allegretto grazioso" (moderately fast and gracefully). The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the violin, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and complexity. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and passionate melody, with the violin and piano trading off solos. The piece then returns to the original melody, with a brief coda bringing the piece to a close. The "Allegretto" is a charming and lyrical piece, showcasing Godard's gift for melody and his skill in writing for the violin. The piece is often performed in recitals and competitions, and is a favorite of violinists and audiences alike.

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