Composer

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Peter Lieberson

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Bagatelle

Compose Date

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1985

Average_duration

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10:29

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Peter Lieberson's 'Bagatelles for piano, Nos 1-3' is a set of three short pieces for solo piano. The composition was completed in 2000 and premiered on October 22, 2000, by pianist Peter Serkin at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The first bagatelle is marked "Allegro con brio" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The piece is in A minor and features a playful melody that is passed between the hands. The second bagatelle, marked "Andante espressivo," is more introspective and melancholic. It is in E-flat major and features a lyrical melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords. The third and final bagatelle, marked "Allegro molto," is the most virtuosic of the set. It is in A major and features rapid runs and arpeggios that showcase the pianist's technical abilities. Overall, the 'Bagatelles for piano, Nos 1-3' are characterized by their brevity and concise musical ideas. Each bagatelle is distinct in character and mood, but they are unified by their use of tonal harmony and traditional forms. The set is a testament to Lieberson's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both accessible and engaging.

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