Composer

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Ignaz Friedman

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1912

Average_duration

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05:59

Movement_count

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5

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Ignaz Friedman's 'Waltzes (5) for piano, Op. 51' is a collection of five waltzes composed in 1920. The work was premiered in the same year by the composer himself in Berlin. The five movements are titled 'Vivace', 'Allegretto', 'Allegro', 'Moderato', and 'Allegro con fuoco'. The first movement, 'Vivace', is a lively and energetic waltz with a playful melody that is passed between the hands. The second movement, 'Allegretto', is a more subdued waltz with a gentle, flowing melody. The third movement, 'Allegro', is a fast-paced waltz with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The fourth movement, 'Moderato', is a slower waltz with a more contemplative mood. The melody is more introspective and melancholic, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The final movement, 'Allegro con fuoco', is a fiery and passionate waltz with a dramatic and intense melody. Friedman's 'Waltzes (5) for piano, Op. 51' is a showcase of his virtuosic piano writing and his ability to create a variety of moods and emotions within a single work. The waltzes are characterized by their rhythmic vitality, lyrical melodies, and harmonic richness. The work is a testament to Friedman's skill as a composer and pianist, and remains a popular choice for pianists today.

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