Composer

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Lou Harrison

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1944 - 1994

Average_duration

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3:42

Movement_count

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3

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Lou Harrison's "New York Waltzes (3)" is a composition for piano that was composed in 1982. The piece was premiered on October 17, 1982, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music by pianist William Winant. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is a waltz. The first movement, marked "Moderato," is characterized by its playful and light-hearted melody. The waltz is in 3/4 time and features a simple, yet catchy, melody that is repeated throughout the movement. The harmonies are relatively simple, with a focus on major and minor chords. The second movement, marked "Andante," is more introspective and melancholic in nature. The waltz is in 6/8 time and features a more complex melody that is characterized by its use of chromaticism. The harmonies are more dissonant than in the first movement, with a focus on diminished and augmented chords. The third movement, marked "Allegro," is the most energetic and virtuosic of the three. The waltz is in 3/4 time and features a fast and intricate melody that is characterized by its use of syncopation. The harmonies are more complex than in the previous movements, with a focus on extended chords and modulations. Overall, "New York Waltzes (3)" is a charming and engaging composition that showcases Harrison's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of traditional waltz forms and its incorporation of modern harmonies and rhythms.

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