Composer

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Ernst Toch

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Average_duration

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7:07

Movement_count

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5

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Ernst Toch's 'Capriccetti for piano, Op. 36' is a collection of six short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1924 and premiered the same year in Berlin. The six movements are titled 'Allegro con spirito', 'Andante', 'Allegro', 'Lento', 'Allegro vivace', and 'Allegro con brio'. The first movement, 'Allegro con spirito', is a lively and playful piece with a syncopated rhythm and a whimsical melody. The second movement, 'Andante', is a lyrical and expressive piece with a flowing melody and a gentle accompaniment. The third movement, 'Allegro', is a fast and energetic piece with a driving rhythm and a virtuosic piano part. The fourth movement, 'Lento', is a slow and introspective piece with a haunting melody and a melancholy mood. The fifth movement, 'Allegro vivace', is a lively and joyful piece with a playful melody and a light-hearted character. The final movement, 'Allegro con brio', is a fast and exciting piece with a driving rhythm and a triumphant melody. Overall, 'Capriccetti for piano, Op. 36' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Toch's skill as a composer and his ability to create a variety of moods and characters within a single work. The pieces are relatively short and accessible, making them suitable for intermediate-level pianists.

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