Composer

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Charles-Valentin Alkan

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1838 - 1840

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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32:58

Movement_count

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3

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Charles-Valentin Alkan's 'Grandes études pour les deux mains séparées et réunies (3), Op. 76' is a set of three études for piano, composed in 1857. The work was premiered by Alkan himself in a private concert in Paris in 1857. The first étude, marked 'Allegro assai', is a virtuosic piece that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. The piece is characterized by its rapid arpeggios, chromatic runs, and intricate fingerwork. The second étude, marked 'Allegretto', is a more lyrical piece that emphasizes the pianist's ability to create a singing tone. The piece features a beautiful melody that is accompanied by delicate arpeggios and runs. The third and final étude, marked 'Allegro moderato', is the most complex and challenging of the three. The piece is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked by its rapid, staccato passages, while the second section is more lyrical and expressive. The final section is marked by its virtuosic runs and arpeggios, which build to a thrilling climax. Overall, Alkan's 'Grandes études pour les deux mains séparées et réunies (3), Op. 76' is a challenging and virtuosic work that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. The work is characterized by its rapid arpeggios, chromatic runs, and intricate fingerwork, as well as its beautiful melodies and expressive passages.

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