Composer

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Szymon Laks

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1935

Average_duration

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15:45

Movement_count

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3

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Pièces de Concert (3) is a composition by Szymon Laks, a Polish-Jewish composer and violinist who survived the Holocaust. The piece was composed in 1945, shortly after Laks was liberated from the concentration camp at Auschwitz. It was premiered in Paris in 1946, with Laks himself playing the violin. The composition consists of three movements: Allegro, Andante, and Allegro con fuoco. The first movement is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo, with the violin and piano trading off melodic lines. The second movement is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative mood. The violin takes on a more lyrical role in this movement, with the piano providing a gentle accompaniment. The final movement returns to the lively tempo of the first, with a fiery and passionate character. Overall, Pièces de Concert (3) is a testament to Laks' resilience and creativity in the face of unimaginable adversity. Despite the horrors he experienced during the Holocaust, Laks was able to create a work of art that is both beautiful and powerful. The piece showcases his skill as a composer and his mastery of the violin, and serves as a reminder of the enduring human spirit in the face of tragedy.

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