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Serge Bortkiewicz

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Etude

Etudes Nouvelles (12), Op. 29 Illustrées is a set of twelve piano etudes composed by the Ukrainian composer Serge Bortkiewicz. The work was composed in 1914 and premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The twelve etudes are divided into three groups of four, with each group exploring a different technical aspect of piano playing. The first group focuses on finger dexterity and agility, with fast and intricate passages that require precise fingerwork. The second group explores the use of the pedal, with sustained and legato passages that require careful control of the pedal. The third group focuses on the use of the left hand, with challenging passages that require strength and independence in the left hand. Each etude is also accompanied by an illustration, which was created by the composer himself. These illustrations depict various scenes and landscapes, ranging from pastoral scenes to urban landscapes. The illustrations are meant to evoke the mood and atmosphere of each etude, and to provide a visual representation of the music. Overall, Etudes Nouvelles (12), Op. 29 Illustrées is a challenging and virtuosic work that showcases Bortkiewicz's technical and compositional skills. The work is also notable for its use of illustrations, which add an extra layer of depth and meaning to the music.

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