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César Franck

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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2:47

César Franck's "Petit offertoire" is a short organ piece that was composed in 1869. It was premiered on May 2, 1869, at the Sainte-Clotilde church in Paris, where Franck was the organist. The piece is part of a larger collection of organ works that Franck composed during his tenure at Sainte-Clotilde. "Petit offertoire" is a single-movement piece that lasts approximately two minutes. It is written in the key of C major and is marked "Andantino" in tempo. The piece begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a more elaborate counterpoint. The piece builds to a climax with a series of ascending arpeggios in both hands, before resolving back to the original melody. One of the characteristics of Franck's organ music is his use of chromaticism, which is evident in "Petit offertoire." The piece also showcases Franck's skill in creating rich harmonies and textures with a limited number of voices. Despite its brevity, "Petit offertoire" is a beautiful and expressive piece that demonstrates Franck's mastery of the organ.

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