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William Wolstenholme

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3:39

'Allegretto, Op. 17/2' is a piano piece composed by William Wolstenholme, a British organist and composer, in the late 19th century. The piece was composed in 1875 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of a set of six pieces, collectively known as 'Six Characteristic Pieces', Op. 17. The 'Allegretto, Op. 17/2' is a single movement piece, written in the key of A minor. The piece is characterized by its lively and playful melody, which is accompanied by a simple yet effective harmonic structure. The piece is written in 2/4 time signature, with a moderate tempo marking of allegretto. The piece begins with a short introduction, which sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The main theme is then introduced, which is a lively and playful melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment, which consists of broken chords and occasional octaves. The middle section of the piece provides a contrast to the main theme. It is written in the key of C major and is characterized by a more lyrical melody. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment, which consists of broken chords and occasional octaves. The main theme is then reintroduced, this time with some variations. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a simple accompaniment. The piece ends with a short coda, which brings the piece to a close. Overall, the 'Allegretto, Op. 17/2' is a charming and delightful piece, which showcases Wolstenholme's skill as a composer. The piece is relatively simple, yet effective, and is suitable for intermediate-level pianists.

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