Composer

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Paul Dukas

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Variations

Compose Date

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1899 - 1902

Average_duration

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17:37

Movement_count

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14

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Paul Dukas' "Variations, Interlude and Finale sur un thème de Rameau" is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1902. The piece was premiered on January 23, 1903, by the pianist Ricardo Viñes at the Salle Érard in Paris. The composition consists of three movements: variations, interlude, and finale. The variations movement is based on a theme by the French Baroque composer Jean-Philippe Rameau. Dukas takes this theme and transforms it through a series of variations that showcase his virtuosic piano writing. The variations range from delicate and lyrical to fast and energetic, with each variation building on the previous one. The interlude movement serves as a bridge between the variations and finale. It is a short, slow section that provides a moment of reflection before the final movement. The finale is a fast and lively section that brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. Dukas uses the Rameau theme as a basis for a frenzied and complex fugue that showcases his mastery of counterpoint and harmony. Overall, "Variations, Interlude and Finale sur un thème de Rameau" is a challenging and impressive work that demonstrates Dukas' skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, complex harmonies, and intricate counterpoint. It remains a popular work in the piano repertoire and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world.

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