Composer

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Maurice Ohana

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Keyboard

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01:06:12

Movement_count

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12

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Maurice Ohana's Études d'Interprétation (Books 1 & 2) is a collection of 24 pieces for solo piano, composed between 1959 and 1967. The work was premiered in 1968 by pianist Yvonne Loriod, who had a close relationship with the composer and was a champion of his music. The Études are divided into two books, each containing 12 pieces. The first book is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as playing inside the piano and using the body of the instrument as a percussion instrument. The second book is more focused on exploring different textures and sonorities, with a greater emphasis on harmony and melody. The movements of the Études are not titled, but are instead identified by their tempo markings and musical character. The first book includes movements such as "Très lent, avec une grande douleur" (Very slow, with great pain) and "Très rapide, avec une grande violence" (Very fast, with great violence). The second book includes movements such as "Lent, avec une grande douceur" (Slow, with great sweetness) and "Très animé, avec une grande légèreté" (Very lively, with great lightness). Overall, the Études d'Interprétation are characterized by their virtuosic demands and their exploration of unconventional piano techniques. Ohana's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies creates a sense of tension and unease, while his use of rhythm and texture creates a sense of energy and movement. The Études are a challenging and rewarding work for pianists, and a testament to Ohana's innovative approach to composition.

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