Composer

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Claude Lévéillée

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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3:35

La Grande valse fofolle is a musical composition by Claude Lévéillée, a Canadian composer, pianist, and singer. The piece was composed in 1963 and premiered the same year in Montreal, Quebec. It is a waltz, a dance form that originated in Austria in the late 18th century and became popular in Europe and North America in the 19th century. La Grande valse fofolle is a lively and playful piece, characterized by its fast tempo, syncopated rhythms, and virtuosic piano writing. The title, which translates to "The Great Crazy Waltz," reflects the whimsical and exuberant nature of the music. The piece is in the key of C major and consists of three main sections, or movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked Allegro molto and features a driving, syncopated rhythm in the left hand that propels the waltz forward. The right hand plays a lively melody that is full of playful leaps and runs. The second movement, marked Andante, is more lyrical and introspective. The left hand plays a simple, flowing accompaniment while the right hand sings a sweet, melancholy melody. The third movement, marked Allegro vivace, returns to the energetic and playful character of the first movement. The left hand plays a boisterous, syncopated rhythm while the right hand races up and down the keyboard in a flurry of virtuosic runs and arpeggios. Overall, La Grande valse fofolle is a delightful and entertaining piece of music that showcases Lévéillée's skill as a composer and pianist. Its catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and virtuosic piano writing make it a popular choice for recitals and concerts.

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