Composer

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Charles-Valentin Alkan

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Keyboard

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Alleluia

Compose Date

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1844

Publication Date

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1844

Average_duration

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3:06

'Alleluia in F major, Op. 25' is a solo piano piece composed by Charles-Valentin Alkan, a French composer and pianist of the Romantic era. The piece was composed in 1859 and premiered in the same year in Paris. It is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 10 minutes. The piece begins with a slow and solemn introduction, marked "Lento," which sets the mood for the entire work. The main theme is then introduced, marked "Allegro," which is a joyful and exuberant melody in F major. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with virtuosic runs and arpeggios that showcase the technical prowess of the performer. The middle section of the piece, marked "Andante," is a more introspective and contemplative section, with a new melody introduced in the key of D-flat major. This section provides a contrast to the joyful and exuberant opening theme, and allows the performer to showcase their ability to convey a range of emotions through their playing. The final section of the piece, marked "Allegro con fuoco," returns to the opening theme, but with even greater intensity and energy. The virtuosic runs and arpeggios become even more challenging, and the piece ends with a triumphant flourish. Overall, 'Alleluia in F major, Op. 25' is a technically demanding and emotionally expressive work that showcases Alkan's skill as a composer and pianist. It is a testament to the Romantic era's emphasis on virtuosity and emotional expression, and remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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