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Geirr Tveitt

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Invention

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1:48

Geirr Tveitt's 'Two-Part Inventions (12) for piano Op. 2, No. 8 in C Dorian mode' is a collection of twelve short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1922 and premiered in Oslo, Norway in the same year. The collection is divided into twelve movements, each of which is based on a different two-part contrapuntal texture. The eighth movement of the collection is written in the Dorian mode, which is a minor mode with a raised sixth scale degree. The piece is marked "Allegro moderato" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The movement is written in two parts, with the right hand playing a lively melody while the left hand provides a steady accompaniment. The piece begins with a short introduction in which the left hand plays a series of chords while the right hand plays a simple melody. The melody is then repeated with a more complex accompaniment in the left hand. The two parts then alternate, with the left hand playing a more complex melody while the right hand provides a simpler accompaniment. The middle section of the piece features a more complex contrapuntal texture, with the two parts weaving in and out of each other. The section builds to a climax before returning to the original melody and accompaniment. The piece ends with a short coda in which the two parts come together in a final flourish. Overall, the movement is characterized by its lively tempo, complex contrapuntal texture, and use of the Dorian mode. It is a challenging piece for pianists, requiring both technical skill and a strong sense of musicality.

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