Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonatina

Compose Date

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1918

Publication Date

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1919

Average_duration

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5:38

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Sonatina brevis in signo Joannis Sebastini Magni, KiV 280' was composed in 1912 and premiered in the same year in Berlin. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and playful theme that is developed throughout the movement. The use of syncopation and unexpected rhythmic accents adds to the sense of playfulness. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical theme, which is then developed and combined with the opening theme. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, but with a more subdued and introspective character. The second movement, marked Andante sostenuto, is a slow and contemplative piece. The opening theme is a simple melody played in the lower register of the piano, which is then developed and expanded upon. The middle section of the movement features a more complex and harmonically rich theme, which is then combined with the opening theme. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, but with a more complex and ornamented variation. The third movement, marked Allegro con spirito, is a lively and energetic piece. The opening theme is a fast and virtuosic passage played in the right hand, which is then combined with a more rhythmic and percussive theme in the left hand. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and expressive theme, which is then combined with the opening theme. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, but with a more complex and virtuosic variation. Overall, 'Sonatina brevis in signo Joannis Sebastini Magni, KiV 280' is a playful and virtuosic piece that showcases Busoni's skill as a composer and pianist. The use of unexpected rhythmic accents, complex harmonies, and virtuosic passages make this piece a challenging and rewarding work for pianists.

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