Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1914

Publication Date

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1914

First Performance

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1914

Average_duration

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6:17

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Ferruccio Busoni's 'Zwei Tanzstücke (2), Op. 30a, KiV 235a' is a two-movement work for piano, composed in 1910. The piece was premiered in Berlin on January 23, 1911, by the composer himself. The first movement, marked 'Tanz', is a lively and energetic dance in 2/4 time. The piece begins with a playful and syncopated melody in the right hand, accompanied by a driving bass line in the left hand. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical melody, which is then developed and expanded upon in the final section. The movement ends with a return to the opening material, bringing the dance to a lively and satisfying conclusion. The second movement, marked 'Walzer', is a waltz in 3/4 time. The piece begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple and elegant chord progression in the left hand. The middle section of the movement features a more complex and harmonically adventurous melody, which is then developed and expanded upon in the final section. The movement ends with a return to the opening material, bringing the waltz to a graceful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, 'Zwei Tanzstücke (2), Op. 30a, KiV 235a' is a charming and delightful work for piano, showcasing Busoni's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms, playful melodies, and elegant harmonies, making it a joy to listen to and perform.

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