Composer

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Jean-Philippe Rameau

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1724

Average_duration

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0:52

Jean-Philippe Rameau's "La Boiteuse" is a piece from his collection "Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode," which was published in 1726. The collection consists of 20 pieces for harpsichord, each accompanied by a method for playing the instrument. "La Boiteuse" is the 16th piece in the collection and is written in the key of D minor. The piece is in binary form, meaning it has two distinct sections that are repeated. The first section is in D minor and is characterized by a slow, mournful melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment with broken chords. The second section is in D major and is much livelier than the first. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment with fast runs and trills. The title "La Boiteuse" means "the limping woman" in French. It is unclear why Rameau chose this title for the piece, but it may refer to the uneven rhythm of the melody in the first section. The piece is also sometimes referred to as "La Boîteuse" or "La Boiteuse Gracieuse." Overall, "La Boiteuse" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Rameau's skill as a composer. It is a popular choice for harpsichordists and is often performed alongside other pieces from the "Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode" collection.

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