Composer

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Henryk Wieniawski

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1854

Publication Date

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1854

Average_duration

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4:08

'La Cadenza - Largo, Op. 10/7' is a violin solo piece composed by Henryk Wieniawski, a Polish violinist and composer, in 1853. The piece was premiered by Wieniawski himself in Paris in the same year. The piece consists of a single movement, marked Largo, which means slow and broad. The tempo is marked at 60 beats per minute, and the key signature is in D major. The piece is approximately four minutes long. 'La Cadenza - Largo, Op. 10/7' is characterized by its expressive and lyrical melody, which is played entirely on the G string of the violin. The piece is also notable for its use of double stops, which are when two notes are played simultaneously on the violin. The double stops in this piece create a rich and full sound, adding to the emotional depth of the melody. The title of the piece, 'La Cadenza', refers to a musical term that describes a section of a piece where the soloist has the opportunity to improvise and showcase their technical abilities. In this piece, the cadenza occurs towards the end, where the soloist plays a series of fast and virtuosic runs and arpeggios. Overall, 'La Cadenza - Largo, Op. 10/7' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Wieniawski's skill as both a composer and a violinist. Its emotional depth and technical challenges make it a popular choice for violinists to this day.

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