Composer

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Alexandre Tansman

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Mazurka

Compose Date

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1918 - 1928

Average_duration

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18:03

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

"Recueil de Mazurkas, Vol. 1" is a collection of mazurkas composed by Alexandre Tansman, a Polish-born composer who spent most of his life in France. The collection was composed in 1951 and premiered the same year in Paris. It consists of six movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked "Allegro moderato," is a lively and energetic mazurka in A minor. It features a playful melody that is passed between the right and left hands, as well as a contrasting middle section in the relative major key of C. The second movement, marked "Andantino," is a more subdued mazurka in G major. It features a simple, lyrical melody that is accompanied by delicate arpeggios in the left hand. The third movement, marked "Allegro," is a fast and virtuosic mazurka in E minor. It features rapid runs and arpeggios in both hands, as well as a dramatic middle section in the relative major key of G. The fourth movement, marked "Moderato," is a gentle and introspective mazurka in D major. It features a simple, yet expressive melody that is accompanied by lush harmonies in the left hand. The fifth movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and playful mazurka in A major. It features a catchy, syncopated melody that is accompanied by driving rhythms in the left hand. The final movement, marked "Moderato," is a melancholy and introspective mazurka in F# minor. It features a haunting melody that is accompanied by rich harmonies in the left hand, as well as a dramatic middle section in the relative major key of A. Overall, "Recueil de Mazurkas, Vol. 1" is a charming and varied collection of mazurkas that showcases Tansman's skill as a composer. Each movement has its own unique character and style, ranging from lively and energetic to gentle and introspective. The collection is a testament to Tansman's love of Polish folk music and his ability to incorporate it into his own compositions.

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