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Geirr Tveitt

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Invention

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1:07

Geirr Tveitt's 'Two-Part Inventions (12) for piano Op. 2, No. 7 in B Lydian mode' is a collection of twelve short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1922 and premiered in Oslo, Norway in the same year. The seventh piece in the collection is written in the Lydian mode, which is characterized by its raised fourth scale degree. The piece is in a moderate tempo and is marked "con espressione" (with expression). It begins with a simple, lyrical melody in the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a new, more elaborate melody. The two melodies intertwine and develop throughout the piece, creating a sense of dialogue between the hands. The middle section of the piece is marked "più mosso" (more quickly) and features a more rhythmic and energetic melody. The left hand plays a driving ostinato pattern, while the right hand plays a syncopated melody that builds in intensity. The section culminates in a virtuosic passage that showcases the pianist's technical skill. The final section of the piece returns to the opening melody, but with a new, more elaborate accompaniment in the left hand. The piece ends with a quiet, reflective coda that brings the work to a peaceful conclusion. Overall, Tveitt's 'Two-Part Inventions (12) for piano Op. 2, No. 7 in B Lydian mode' is a charming and expressive work that showcases the composer's skill in writing for the piano. The use of the Lydian mode gives the piece a unique and distinctive character, while the interplay between the hands creates a sense of dialogue and development throughout the work.

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