Composer

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Dora Pejacevic

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1906

Average_duration

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4:13

Dora Pejacevic was a Croatian composer who lived from 1885 to 1923. She was a prolific composer, writing over 50 works in her short life. One of her most famous works is the "Valse de concert, Op. 21," which was composed in 1910. The "Valse de concert" is a single-movement work for piano. It is a waltz, which was a popular dance form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and has a tempo marking of Allegro moderato. The piece begins with a gentle introduction, featuring a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The waltz proper begins with a more complex melody in the right hand, accompanied by a rhythmic left-hand pattern. The melody is then passed between the hands, with the left hand taking over the melody while the right hand plays an accompaniment. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic melody, with a more forceful accompaniment in the left hand. This section builds to a climax before returning to the original waltz melody. The final section of the piece is a coda, featuring a return to the gentle introduction. The piece ends with a soft, delicate chord. Overall, the "Valse de concert" is a charming and elegant work, typical of the waltz genre. Pejacevic's use of melody and harmony is skillful, and the piece is well-crafted for the piano. The work premiered in 1910 and has since become a staple of the piano repertoire.

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