Composer

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Baptiste Trotignon

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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11:24

Movement_count

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3

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Baptiste Trotignon's 'Préludes (3) for piano' is a set of three preludes composed for solo piano. The work was composed in 2015 and premiered on October 16, 2015, at the Théâtre de l'Alliance Française in Paris, France. The first prelude, marked "Lent et expressif" (slow and expressive), is characterized by its lyrical and melancholic melody. The piece begins with a simple, yet haunting, melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle, flowing accompaniment in the left hand. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex and expressive, building to a powerful climax before returning to the gentle opening theme. The second prelude, marked "Allegro con fuoco" (fast and fiery), is a virtuosic tour-de-force for the pianist. The piece is characterized by its rapid, fiery runs and complex rhythms, which require a high level of technical skill to perform. Despite its technical demands, the piece is also highly musical, with a strong sense of melody and harmony. The third and final prelude, marked "Moderato" (moderate), is a gentle and introspective piece that provides a contrast to the fiery second prelude. The piece is characterized by its simple, yet beautiful, melody and delicate harmonies. The piece builds to a powerful climax before returning to the gentle opening theme, bringing the set to a peaceful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, Trotignon's 'Préludes (3) for piano' is a highly expressive and virtuosic work that showcases the composer's skill as both a composer and a pianist. The set is characterized by its strong sense of melody and harmony, as well as its technical demands, making it a challenging and rewarding work for pianists of all levels.

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