Composer

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Joaquín Turina

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Average_duration

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7:18

'Ensueño, Op. 22/2' is a solo piano piece composed by Joaquín Turina, a Spanish composer of the early 20th century. The piece was composed in 1912 and premiered the same year in Madrid. 'Ensueño' is a part of Turina's 'Danzas fantásticas', a set of three pieces for piano that were later orchestrated. The title 'Ensueño' translates to 'Dream' in English, and the piece is characterized by its dreamy and ethereal quality. The piece is in the key of E-flat major and is written in a slow and flowing tempo. It is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own unique character. The first section is marked 'Lento', and it begins with a gentle and delicate melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a soft accompaniment with broken chords. The melody gradually builds in intensity, and the left hand becomes more active, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The second section is marked 'Más animado', and it is more rhythmic and lively than the first. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a syncopated accompaniment. The section is characterized by its playful and dance-like quality, and it provides a contrast to the more introspective first section. The final section is marked 'Lento', and it returns to the mood of the opening. The melody is played in the right hand, and the left hand provides a simple and understated accompaniment. The section is characterized by its peaceful and serene quality, and it brings the piece to a gentle and satisfying conclusion. Overall, 'Ensueño' is a beautiful and evocative piece of music that showcases Turina's skill as a composer. Its dreamy and ethereal quality makes it a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike, and it remains a beloved piece of Spanish classical music to this day.

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