Composer

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Charles-Valentin Alkan

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Compose Date

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1855 - 1857

Publication Date

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1857

Average_duration

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26:36

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6

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Charles-Valentin Alkan's 'Recueil de Chants Book 2 (6), Op. 38b' is a collection of six pieces for solo piano. The collection was composed in 1847 and premiered in the same year. The six movements are titled 'Le chemin de fer', 'La chanson de la folle au bord de la mer', 'Mazurka', 'Le tambour bat aux champs', 'Nocturne', and 'Marche funèbre'. The first movement, 'Le chemin de fer', is a programmatic piece that depicts the sound and motion of a train. The piece is characterized by its fast and rhythmic passages, which imitate the sound of a train's wheels on the tracks. The second movement, 'La chanson de la folle au bord de la mer', is a melancholic and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and a slow, mournful tempo. The third movement, 'Mazurka', is a lively and energetic dance in triple meter. The piece is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and its use of chromaticism. The fourth movement, 'Le tambour bat aux champs', is a military march that features a driving rhythm and a strong sense of forward motion. The fifth movement, 'Nocturne', is a lyrical and introspective piece that features a beautiful melody and a slow, dreamy tempo. The piece is characterized by its use of rubato and its delicate, nuanced phrasing. The final movement, 'Marche funèbre', is a somber and mournful piece that features a slow, funeral march tempo and a solemn melody. Overall, 'Recueil de Chants Book 2 (6), Op. 38b' is a diverse and engaging collection of pieces that showcases Alkan's skill as a composer and pianist. The collection features a range of moods and styles, from the energetic and rhythmic 'Le chemin de fer' to the introspective and melancholic 'La chanson de la folle au bord de la mer'. The collection is a testament to Alkan's versatility and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive.

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