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Gurlitt, Cornelius : 24 Melodische Etüden Hymne Des-Dur Op.201 No.21

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Music ID : 78786
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:etude
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.

In D-flat major, structured as theme and variations.

Theme:

  • A [a (measures 1-4) + a1 (measures 5-8)]
  • B [b (measures 9-12) + a1 (measures 13-16)]

Variation:

  • A1 [a (measures 17-20) + a1 (measures 21-24)]
  • B1 [b (measures 25-28) + a1 (measures 29-32)]

Coda:

  • [measures 33-41]

The theme is characterized by simple yet beautiful harmonic progressions, including deceptive cadences, which lend it a somewhat sentimental impression. As indicated by "Con espressione" (with expression), one should feel and express the subtle changes in the harmonic progression.

The variation begins at measure 17. It is a variation in eighth notes, somewhat lively, but as indicated by "mezzo forte," it does not have an overly powerful atmosphere; overall, it unfolds gently.

The coda develops a part of the theme. Chords are expressed through arpeggios, expanding their range.

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