Composer

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Arthur Honegger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1942 - 1944

Publication Date

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1943

Average_duration

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5:01

Movement_count

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2

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Arthur Honegger's 'Esquisses (2), H. 173' is a two-movement work for solo piano. The piece was composed in 1933 and premiered on January 23, 1934, in Paris, France. The first movement, marked "Assez lent," is a contemplative and introspective piece. It begins with a simple, melancholic melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle, rolling arpeggio in the left. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left-hand accompaniment becomes more complex. The middle section of the movement features a more agitated and dissonant melody, with the left hand playing a series of rapid, staccato chords. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played softly and with a sense of resignation. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and playful piece. It begins with a jaunty, syncopated melody in the right hand, accompanied by a bouncy, rhythmic left-hand pattern. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the left-hand accompaniment becomes more complex and virtuosic. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and expressive melody, with the left hand playing a series of flowing arpeggios. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, played with even more energy and excitement than before. Overall, 'Esquisses (2), H. 173' showcases Honegger's skillful use of melody, harmony, and rhythm. The first movement is characterized by its introspective and melancholic mood, while the second movement is characterized by its playful and energetic spirit. The piece is a testament to Honegger's versatility as a composer, and it remains a popular work in the solo piano repertoire.

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