Composer

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Leopold Godowsky

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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10:53

Movement_count

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3

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Leopold Godowsky's 'Pieces (3), Op. 12' is a set of three solo piano pieces composed in 1895. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Berlin in the same year. The set consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked 'Allegro moderato', is a lively and energetic piece in A minor. It begins with a fast and rhythmic theme that is repeated throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical and melodic, with a slower tempo and a more expressive character. The movement ends with a return to the fast and lively theme of the opening. The second movement, marked 'Andante cantabile', is a slow and expressive piece in E-flat major. It begins with a simple and beautiful melody that is repeated and developed throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more complex and virtuosic, with fast runs and arpeggios that showcase the pianist's technical abilities. The movement ends with a return to the simple and beautiful melody of the opening. The third movement, marked 'Allegro con fuoco', is a fast and fiery piece in A major. It begins with a dramatic and intense theme that is repeated and developed throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more playful and whimsical, with a lighter and more humorous character. The movement ends with a return to the dramatic and intense theme of the opening. Overall, 'Pieces (3), Op. 12' is a virtuosic and expressive set of piano pieces that showcases Godowsky's skill as a composer and pianist. The set is characterized by its lively rhythms, beautiful melodies, and technical challenges, making it a popular choice for pianists looking to showcase their abilities.

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