Composer

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Mieczyslaw Weinberg

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1945

Average_duration

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17:44

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Mieczyslaw Weinberg's 'Miniatures (12) for flute & piano, Op. 29' is a collection of twelve short pieces for flute and piano. The work was composed in 1947 and premiered in Moscow in the same year. The twelve movements of the work are as follows: 1. Allegro moderato 2. Andante 3. Allegro 4. Andantino 5. Allegro 6. Andante 7. Allegro 8. Andante 9. Allegro 10. Andante 11. Allegro 12. Andante The 'Miniatures' are characterized by their brevity and diversity of mood. Each movement is a self-contained miniature, ranging in length from under a minute to just over two minutes. The first movement, marked 'Allegro moderato', is a lively and playful piece, while the second movement, 'Andante', is more contemplative and introspective. The third movement, 'Allegro', is a fast and energetic piece, while the fourth movement, 'Andantino', is more lyrical and expressive. The fifth movement, 'Allegro', is a lively and rhythmic piece, while the sixth movement, 'Andante', is more subdued and melancholic. The seventh movement, 'Allegro', is a fast and virtuosic piece, while the eighth movement, 'Andante', is more serene and peaceful. The ninth movement, 'Allegro', is a lively and playful piece, while the tenth movement, 'Andante', is more introspective and contemplative. The eleventh movement, 'Allegro', is a fast and energetic piece, while the twelfth and final movement, 'Andante', is a gentle and reflective piece that brings the work to a peaceful and contemplative close. Overall, Weinberg's 'Miniatures (12) for flute & piano, Op. 29' is a charming and varied collection of short pieces that showcase the composer's skill in writing for the flute and piano. The work is well-suited for both concert performance and study, and is a valuable addition to the repertoire for flute and piano.

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