Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1886

Publication Date

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1886

Average_duration

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9:25

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Fantasy on Motives from Der Barbier von Bagdad, KiV B52' is a piano work that was composed in 1913. The piece is based on themes from Peter Cornelius' opera 'Der Barbier von Bagdad' and was premiered by Busoni himself in Berlin on December 10, 1913. The work is divided into four movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, marked 'Allegro moderato', begins with a lively and playful theme that is quickly followed by a more contemplative section. The second movement, marked 'Andantino', is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Busoni's skill as a pianist and composer. The third movement, marked 'Allegro vivace', is a fast and energetic scherzo that features intricate rhythms and virtuosic passages. The final movement, marked 'Allegro moderato', brings the work to a close with a triumphant and majestic theme that builds to a thrilling climax. Throughout the work, Busoni demonstrates his mastery of the piano and his ability to create complex and intricate textures. The piece is characterized by its use of chromaticism, polyphony, and virtuosic passages, as well as its incorporation of themes from Cornelius' opera. Busoni's 'Fantasy on Motives from Der Barbier von Bagdad' is a challenging and rewarding work for pianists, and remains a popular piece in the repertoire today.

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