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Geirr Tveitt

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Geirr Tveitt's 'Two-Part Inventions (12) for piano Op. 2, No. 9 in C sharp Phrygian mode' is a collection of twelve short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1922 and premiered in Oslo, Norway in the same year. The ninth invention is written in the C sharp Phrygian mode, which is a musical mode that has a distinctive sound due to its lowered second scale degree. The piece is in a moderate tempo and is marked "con espressione" (with expression). The piece is divided into two distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section is in C sharp minor and is marked by a melancholic and introspective melody. The left hand plays a simple accompaniment while the right hand carries the melody. The second section is in C sharp major and is marked by a more lively and upbeat melody. The left hand plays a more complex accompaniment while the right hand continues to carry the melody. The piece is characterized by Tveitt's use of Norwegian folk music elements. The melody in the first section is reminiscent of a Norwegian folk song, while the accompaniment in the second section is reminiscent of a Norwegian dance. Tveitt's use of the Phrygian mode also gives the piece a distinctly Norwegian sound. Overall, Tveitt's 'Two-Part Inventions (12) for piano Op. 2, No. 9 in C sharp Phrygian mode' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Tveitt's skill as a composer and his love for Norwegian folk music.

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