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Gioachino Rossini

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

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12

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Gioachino Rossini's "Péchés de vieillesse, Book 6 (Album pour les enfants dégourdis)" is a collection of 10 pieces for solo piano, composed between 1857 and 1868. The album was published posthumously in 1872, after Rossini's death. The premiere of the album is not well-documented, but it is believed that the pieces were performed privately for Rossini's friends and family. The album is dedicated to Rossini's great-nephew, Filippo Agostini, who was a talented young pianist. The 10 pieces in the album are: 1. Prélude prétentieux 2. Valse lugubre 3. Petite marche pédestre 4. Chantons, sonnons, buvons 5. Un rêve 6. Petite polka chinoise 7. Petite promenade sentimentale 8. Petite valse de boudoir 9. Petite gavotte 10. Petite marche militaire Each piece in the album has its own unique characteristics and style. "Prélude prétentieux" is a grandiose and pompous prelude, while "Valse lugubre" is a melancholic waltz. "Petite marche pédestre" is a playful and lighthearted march, while "Chantons, sonnons, buvons" is a lively drinking song. "Un rêve" is a dreamy and introspective piece, while "Petite polka chinoise" is a lively and exotic polka. "Petite promenade sentimentale" is a nostalgic and sentimental piece, while "Petite valse de boudoir" is a delicate and elegant waltz. "Petite gavotte" is a graceful and refined dance, while "Petite marche militaire" is a spirited and patriotic march. Overall, "Péchés de vieillesse, Book 6 (Album pour les enfants dégourdis)" is a charming and diverse collection of piano pieces that showcase Rossini's wit, humor, and musical versatility.

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