Composer

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Ferruccio Busoni

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1882 - 1883

Publication Date

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1883

Average_duration

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12:27

Movement_count

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6

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Ferruccio Busoni's 'Macchiette medioevali' is a collection of six character pieces for piano, composed in 1910. The work was premiered in Berlin in 1911, with Busoni himself as the soloist. The six movements are titled: 'Il pifferaio', 'La campanella', 'La contadina', 'Il lamento di Tristan', 'La danza delle spade', and 'Il carnevale di Milano'. The first movement, 'Il pifferaio', is a lively and playful piece, evoking the image of a medieval piper playing his instrument in a town square. The second movement, 'La campanella', is a delicate and ethereal piece, featuring a bell-like melody that gradually builds in intensity. The third movement, 'La contadina', is a rustic and earthy piece, with a simple melody that is repeated and developed throughout the movement. The fourth movement, 'Il lamento di Tristan', is a mournful and introspective piece, inspired by the tragic love story of Tristan and Isolde. The fifth movement, 'La danza delle spade', is a dramatic and intense piece, featuring a driving rhythm and virtuosic passages that evoke the image of a medieval battle. The final movement, 'Il carnevale di Milano', is a lively and festive piece, with a playful melody that is reminiscent of a carnival procession. Overall, 'Macchiette medioevali' is a highly expressive and evocative work, showcasing Busoni's mastery of the piano and his ability to create vivid musical images. The work is characterized by its use of folk melodies, virtuosic passages, and rich harmonies, and is considered to be one of Busoni's most important contributions to the piano repertoire.

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