Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1929

Publication Date

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1930

Average_duration

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11:02

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Bohuslav Martinu's 'Short Pieces (5)', H. 184 is a collection of five short pieces for piano, composed in 1936. The work was premiered in Paris in the same year by the composer himself. The five movements are titled 'Prelude', 'Fughetta', 'Scherzo', 'Lullaby', and 'Capriccio'. The first movement, 'Prelude', is a slow and contemplative piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. It features a simple melody that is repeated throughout the piece, with subtle variations and changes in harmony. The second movement, 'Fughetta', is a lively and playful piece that showcases Martinu's skill as a contrapuntalist. The movement is based on a short, catchy theme that is passed between the hands of the pianist in a series of imitative entries. The third movement, 'Scherzo', is a fast and energetic piece that features rapid, virtuosic runs and arpeggios. The movement is characterized by its playful and whimsical nature, with sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo. The fourth movement, 'Lullaby', is a gentle and soothing piece that provides a moment of respite from the more energetic movements that precede it. The movement features a simple, repetitive melody that is accompanied by gentle arpeggios in the left hand. The final movement, 'Capriccio', is a lively and exuberant piece that brings the work to a thrilling conclusion. The movement features a fast and complex texture, with rapid runs and arpeggios in both hands. The movement is characterized by its playful and virtuosic nature, with sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo. Overall, Martinu's 'Short Pieces (5)', H. 184 is a charming and engaging work that showcases the composer's skill as a pianist and composer. The work is characterized by its playful and whimsical nature, with sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo that keep the listener engaged throughout.

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