Composer

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George Gershwin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Prelude

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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6:29

Movement_count

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3

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George Gershwin's "Preludes (3)" is a set of three short piano pieces that were composed in 1926. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself on December 4, 1926, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The three movements are titled "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso," "Andante con moto e poco rubato," and "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso." The first movement, "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features syncopated rhythms and jazzy harmonies. The movement is characterized by its driving energy and virtuosic piano writing, with the left hand providing a steady bass line while the right hand plays fast, intricate melodies. The second movement, "Andante con moto e poco rubato," is a slower and more lyrical piece that features a beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by a simple, flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The movement is characterized by its expressive phrasing and use of rubato, a technique in which the tempo is slightly varied to emphasize certain notes or phrases. The third movement, "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso," is a return to the energetic and rhythmic style of the first movement. This movement features a driving bass line in the left hand and fast, syncopated melodies in the right hand. The movement is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing and use of jazz-inspired harmonies and rhythms. Overall, Gershwin's "Preludes (3)" are a testament to the composer's unique style, which blended classical music with jazz and popular music influences. The pieces are characterized by their virtuosic piano writing, rhythmic energy, and expressive melodies, and remain popular among pianists and audiences alike.

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