Composer

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Nikolay Medtner

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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ca. 1940

Average_duration

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5:43

Russian Round Dance, Op. 58/1 is a piano piece composed by Nikolay Medtner in 1929. It was premiered in the same year in Moscow by the composer himself. The piece is part of a larger collection of works called "Fairy Tales," which Medtner composed between 1905 and 1929. The Russian Round Dance is a lively and energetic piece, characterized by its use of folk-like melodies and rhythms. It is written in a fast 6/8 time signature, with a tempo marking of Allegro molto. The piece is in the key of G major and is structured in a rondo form, with a recurring main theme that alternates with contrasting sections. The piece begins with a lively and rhythmic introduction, featuring a repeated G major chord in the left hand and a syncopated melody in the right hand. This leads into the main theme, which is a lively and playful melody in G major. The theme is repeated several times throughout the piece, each time with slight variations and embellishments. The contrasting sections of the piece feature different melodies and rhythms, but all maintain the lively and energetic character of the main theme. These sections include a slower and more lyrical melody in the key of E minor, a faster and more virtuosic section in the key of C major, and a brief return to the main theme in the key of D major. Overall, the Russian Round Dance is a lively and joyful piece that showcases Medtner's skill in incorporating folk-like melodies and rhythms into his compositions. Its use of rondo form and recurring main theme give the piece a sense of unity and coherence, while the contrasting sections add variety and interest.

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