Composer

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Antoine Reicha

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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67:16

Movement_count

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24

Movement ....

Antoine Reicha's 'Trios (24) for 3 horns, Op. 82' is a collection of 24 trios for three horns, composed in 1816. The work was premiered in Paris in the same year. The collection is divided into two volumes, each containing 12 trios. The first volume of the collection features trios in the keys of C, F, B-flat, E-flat, A, and D. The second volume features trios in the keys of G, C, F, B-flat, E-flat, and A. Each trio is composed of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Rondo. The trios are characterized by their virtuosic writing for the horns, with each part having equal importance and difficulty. Reicha's use of chromaticism and unexpected harmonic shifts adds to the complexity of the music. The trios also feature a variety of textures, from homophonic to contrapuntal, and showcase the horns' ability to blend and contrast with each other. Reicha's 'Trios (24) for 3 horns, Op. 82' is a significant contribution to the repertoire for horn trios, and its technical demands and musical complexity make it a challenging and rewarding work for performers and listeners alike.

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