Discovering Previously Over looked Sets of Piano Compositions in 24 Major and Minor Keys by Four Russian Composers at the Turn of the 20th Century
Issued Date
2024-01-01
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22288279
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24081213
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2-s2.0-85201769869
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Journal of Urban Culture Research
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28
Start Page
57
End Page
74
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SCOPUS
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Journal of Urban Culture Research Vol.28 (2024) , 57-74
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Nakagawa E. Discovering Previously Over looked Sets of Piano Compositions in 24 Major and Minor Keys by Four Russian Composers at the Turn of the 20th Century. Journal of Urban Culture Research Vol.28 (2024) , 57-74. 74. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/100648
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Discovering Previously Over looked Sets of Piano Compositions in 24 Major and Minor Keys by Four Russian Composers at the Turn of the 20th Century
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Abstract
At the turn of the 20th century, Russian composers Felix Blumenfeld, Anton Arensky, César Cui, and Reinhold Glière crafted sets of piano character pieces, notably the 24 Preludes op. 17 (1892), 24 Morceaux caractéristiques op. 36 (1894), 25 Préludes op. 64 (1903), and 25 Preludes op. 30 (published in 1906 - 1908), respectively. Blumenfeld mirrors the tonal organization of Chopin’s 24 Preludes, op. 28, while Arensky and Glière draw inspiration from Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier. Cui innovatively differs from Chopin’s scheme by sequencing minor key works before relative major ones. Both Cui and Glière’s sets encompass 25 preludes, concluding with an additional piece in C major. Each collection exhibits distinct traits, harmonizing Western Romantic tradition with Russian nationalistic elements. This exploration provides insights into tonal structures influences and cyclic performances, spotlighting the distinctive character of these lesser-known yet captivating piano compositions.