Composer

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Anatol Lyadov

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Compose Date

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1886

Average_duration

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8:31

Movement_count

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3

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Anatol Lyadov's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 11' is a set of three short piano pieces that were composed in 1894. The pieces were premiered in the same year by the composer himself. The three movements are titled 'Prelude', 'Fugue', and 'Fairy Tale'. The first movement, 'Prelude', is a short and delicate piece that begins with a simple melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the accompaniment becoming more active. The movement ends with a quiet and peaceful coda. The second movement, 'Fugue', is a more complex and technically demanding piece. It begins with a single voice playing a simple melody, which is then imitated by other voices in a contrapuntal texture. The piece builds in intensity as the voices become more complex and the harmonies become more dissonant. The movement ends with a powerful and dramatic conclusion. The final movement, 'Fairy Tale', is a whimsical and playful piece that evokes the magical world of fairy tales. The piece begins with a light and airy melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand providing a more complex and active accompaniment. The movement ends with a joyful and exuberant coda. Overall, 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 11' is a charming and delightful set of pieces that showcase Lyadov's skill as a composer. The pieces are characterized by their delicate melodies, intricate harmonies, and playful rhythms. They are also notable for their use of counterpoint and their exploration of different textures and moods.

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