Composer

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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1928

Average_duration

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6:59

Movement_count

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5

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Passatempi, little waltzes (5), Op. 54 is a composition by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The piece was composed in 1929 and premiered in the same year. It consists of five movements, each of which is a waltz. The first movement, marked Allegretto, is a playful and light-hearted waltz with a simple melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second movement, marked Andantino, is more melancholic and introspective, with a more complex melody that is developed throughout the piece. The third movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic waltz with a fast tempo and intricate rhythms. The fourth movement, marked Moderato, is a more subdued and contemplative waltz with a slower tempo and a more lyrical melody. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a joyful and exuberant waltz with a fast tempo and a lively melody that is developed throughout the piece. The piece as a whole is characterized by its lightness, playfulness, and charm, as well as its use of traditional waltz rhythms and melodies. Passatempi, little waltzes (5), Op. 54 is a delightful and accessible piece that showcases Castelnuovo-Tedesco's skill as a composer of light music. Its five movements offer a range of moods and emotions, from playful to melancholic to joyful, and its use of traditional waltz rhythms and melodies makes it a charming and enjoyable work for both performers and audiences alike.

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