Composer

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Anton Arensky

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Average_duration

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11:14

Movement_count

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4

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Anton Arensky's 'Quatre Morceaux, Op. 25' is a set of four pieces for piano, composed in 1894. The work was premiered in the same year in Moscow, with the composer himself at the piano. The four movements are titled 'Prélude', 'Gavotte', 'Scherzo', and 'Finale'. The first movement, 'Prélude', is a slow and melancholic piece in the key of C-sharp minor. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left. The melody is then repeated with more ornamentation, and the piece gradually builds in intensity before returning to its initial simplicity. The second movement, 'Gavotte', is a lively dance in the key of G major. It features a playful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a steady rhythm in the left. The middle section of the piece is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more lyrical melody, before returning to the lively gavotte theme. The third movement, 'Scherzo', is a fast and energetic piece in the key of A minor. It features a driving rhythm in the left hand, with a playful and virtuosic melody in the right. The middle section of the piece is more lyrical, with a slower tempo and a more expressive melody, before returning to the frenetic scherzo theme. The final movement, 'Finale', is a lively and triumphant piece in the key of C major. It features a joyful and celebratory melody in the right hand, accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left. The middle section of the piece is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative melody, before returning to the triumphant finale theme. Overall, 'Quatre Morceaux, Op. 25' is a charming and varied set of pieces for piano, showcasing Arensky's skill as a composer and pianist. The work is notable for its expressive melodies, virtuosic passages, and varied moods and tempos.

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