Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1925

Average_duration

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18:02

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Igor Stravinsky's "Suite d'après thèmes, fragments et pièces de Giambattista Pergolesi" is a composition that pays homage to the Italian composer Pergolesi. The suite was composed in 1925 and premiered in Paris on June 4, 1925, by the Ballets Russes. The suite consists of four movements, each based on a different piece by Pergolesi. The first movement, "Sinfonia," is based on the overture to Pergolesi's opera "L'Olimpiade." The second movement, "Serenata," is based on the aria "Tu me da me dividi" from Pergolesi's opera "Il Flaminio." The third movement, "Gavotta con due variazioni," is based on the gavotte from Pergolesi's opera "La Serva Padrona." The final movement, "Pulcinella," is based on various pieces from Pergolesi's works, including his opera "La Serva Padrona" and his Stabat Mater. The suite is characterized by Stravinsky's use of neoclassical elements, such as the use of traditional forms and structures, as well as his incorporation of modern harmonies and rhythms. The suite also features Stravinsky's signature use of ostinatos and polyrhythms. Overall, Stravinsky's "Suite d'après thèmes, fragments et pièces de Giambattista Pergolesi" is a masterful tribute to the works of Pergolesi, showcasing Stravinsky's unique compositional style while paying homage to one of the great composers of the Baroque era.

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