Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

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Compose Date

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1921

Average_duration

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7:12

Movement_count

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8

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Les Cinq doigts (The Five Fingers) is a piano composition by Igor Stravinsky, composed in 1921. It was premiered on May 18, 1921, in Paris, by the pianist Marcelle Meyer. The piece consists of eight movements, each of which is named after a finger of the hand. The first movement, "Index," is characterized by a lively and playful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second movement, "Thumb," is slower and more contemplative, with a simple and repetitive melody that gradually builds in intensity. The third movement, "Middle Finger," is more complex and dissonant, with a jagged and angular melody that is interrupted by sudden bursts of silence. The fourth movement, "Ring Finger," is a waltz-like piece with a lilting and graceful melody. The fifth movement, "Little Finger," is a fast and frenetic piece with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The sixth movement, "Thumb and Little Finger," combines elements of the second and fifth movements, with a slow and contemplative melody that gradually builds in intensity. The seventh movement, "Index and Middle Finger," is a complex and dissonant piece with a jagged and angular melody that is interrupted by sudden bursts of silence. The final movement, "All Five Fingers," brings together elements of all the previous movements, with a lively and playful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. Overall, Les Cinq doigts is a challenging and complex piece that showcases Stravinsky's mastery of rhythm, harmony, and melody. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonance, irregular rhythms, and sudden shifts in tempo and dynamics. Despite its technical difficulty, the piece is also playful and whimsical, with a sense of humor that is characteristic of Stravinsky's work.

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