Composer

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Egon Wellesz

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Movement_count

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3

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Egon Wellesz's 'Tänze (3), Op. 10' is a set of three dances for piano, composed in 1912. The work was premiered in Vienna in the same year, and was one of Wellesz's earliest compositions. The first movement, marked 'Allegro con brio', is a lively and energetic dance in 2/4 time. The opening theme is introduced by the right hand, with the left hand providing a driving accompaniment. The second theme is more lyrical, with a flowing melody in the right hand and a gentle accompaniment in the left. The two themes are developed and combined in various ways throughout the movement, leading to a thrilling conclusion. The second movement, marked 'Andante', is a slower and more introspective dance in 3/4 time. The opening theme is a haunting melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left. The middle section of the movement features a more complex and dissonant harmony, before returning to the opening theme for a peaceful conclusion. The final movement, marked 'Allegro vivace', is a fast and playful dance in 6/8 time. The opening theme is a jaunty melody in the right hand, with a syncopated accompaniment in the left. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical melody, before returning to the opening theme for a lively conclusion. Overall, 'Tänze (3), Op. 10' is a charming and engaging work, showcasing Wellesz's early talent for melody and harmony. The dances are full of energy and character, and demonstrate Wellesz's skill in combining different themes and rhythms to create a cohesive whole.

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