Composer

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Amy Beach

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Publication Date

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1903

Average_duration

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2:45

Amy Beach's 'We Three, Op. 51/2' is a piano trio composed in 1896. It premiered on January 15, 1897, at the Women's Musical Club of Boston. The piece consists of three movements: Allegro con fuoco, Scherzo: Molto vivace, and Largo espressivo. The first movement, Allegro con fuoco, is marked by its energetic and fiery character. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then taken up by the violin and cello. The movement features virtuosic passages for all three instruments, with the piano often leading the way. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical, with a beautiful melody played by the cello. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even greater intensity. The second movement, Scherzo: Molto vivace, is a playful and lively scherzo. The piano sets the tempo with a rapid, staccato accompaniment, while the violin and cello play a syncopated melody. The trio section of the movement is more lyrical, with a beautiful melody played by the violin. The scherzo returns, with the piano leading the way to the end of the movement. The final movement, Largo espressivo, is a slow and expressive movement. The piano introduces a melancholy melody, which is then taken up by the violin and cello. The movement is marked by its beautiful harmonies and expressive phrasing. The middle section of the movement is more agitated, with a faster tempo and more intense playing. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played with even greater expressiveness. Overall, 'We Three, Op. 51/2' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Beach's skill as a composer. The piece is marked by its beautiful melodies, expressive harmonies, and virtuosic passages for all three instruments. It remains a popular work in the piano trio repertoire to this day.

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