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Poulenc, Francis : Capriccio d'apres le final du 'Le bal masque' C-Dur

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Music ID : 1476
Composition Year:1932 
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:caprice
Total Playing Time:4 min 30 sec
Copyright:Under Copyright Protection

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Author : Saitoh, Noriko

Last Updated: June 1, 2008
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

A work composed in 1932. Like Capriccio for Two Pianos (1952), Bagatelle for Violin and Piano (1932), and Caprice in C major for piano solo, this work was derived from Masquerade. Masquerade is a secular cantata for baritone and chamber orchestra based on a poem by Max Jacob.

From the beginning of the piece, impressive music reminiscent of cheerful, even carefree, steps commences. Meanwhile, the Piu lento section features a melody somewhat reminiscent of 'Golliwogg's Cakewalk' from Debussy's Children's Corner. Overall, the contrast between major and minor intervals contributes to the atmosphere of this piece.

Writer: Saitoh, Noriko
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