Étincelles (Moszkowski)
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Étincelles, Op. 36, No. 6 (Sparks) is a piece for solo piano by Moritz Moszkowski. It is the 6th piece from Moszkowski's 8 Characteristic Pieces set.[1]
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This flashy showpiece, as the name suggests, conveys images of flashing sparks through the use of a staccato theme and extremely fast scale passages, which require a great deal of technical ability. The piece is written in the key of B-flat major and in 3/8 time. A happy and lively mood is consistent throughout the piece although the dynamics are nearly always quiet.[2]
Étincelles has a duration of about 3 minutes when played at the correct tempo.[3]
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Étincelles has survived the general oblivion accorded most of Moszkowski's piano music. It is a popular piece and many famous pianists have recorded it. In particular the pianist Vladimir Horowitz played the piece frequently as an encore with exquisite polish and delegability at many of his later concerts, as we might expect from a pianist who may be said to rank among the three great Moszkowski players. He even composed his own coda to the piece.[4]
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- Score at the IMSLP
- Score of Vladimir Horowitz Edition
- Étincelles, Op. 36, No. 6 performed by Vladimir Horowitz (Youtube)
