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Gurlitt, Cornelius : 20 leichte liebliche Klavierstucke 12.Valse Op.155-12

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Music ID : 49950
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:waltz
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei

Last Updated: July 21, 2025
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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.

The main key is G major, and it is in binary form.

A [a (measures 1-16) + a1 (measures 17-32)]

B [b (measures 33-48) + a1 (measures 49-64)]

This work evokes the characteristic swirling motion of a waltz. This is expressed through the main motif, found in the melody of measures 3-4, where it ascends across the bar line via passing tones, then descends by a leap of a sixth, gradually ascends from measure 5, and is repeated in measures 7-8 a second higher than in measures 3-4. Therefore, one should not perceive the triple meter as being expressed measure by measure, but rather aim for a large, horizontal flow characteristic of a waltz.

In section B, the first half modulates to the dominant key of D major. Unlike the motion in A, in 'b', the dotted half notes in the upper voice are tied across four measures, and the melody is placed in the inner voice. This allows the section to be perceived as primarily having a calm atmosphere. From measure 49, the main theme is recapitulated, leading to the conclusion.

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