Chaconne opus 32, Carl Nielsen. Piano Solo

Chaconne Op.32

Description
Carl Nielsen is doubtlessly one of Denmarks most important and popular composers. This is no more evident than in his 1916 work for Piano Solo, Chaconne Op.32 , which followed a seventeen-year gap in his compositions for that instrument. It is a decidedly dynamic work, in constant motion from the moment the simple opening theme begins through the crescendo and to the winding down and end of this piece. The twenty variations that form the core of this piece themselves have a varied range, sometimes comparatively easy, showing Bachs influence, other times he uses highly complex contrasts. This is a fine example of Nielsens work and uses mood and texture to great effect makingit ideal for concert or recital performance whilst the variations make it a clever training manual.

Specifications
Composer Carl Nielsen
Instrumentation Piano
Product Type Book [Softcover]
Grade of Difficulty 4
Publisher Edition Wilhelm Hansen
Genre Description Classical
StylePeriod  Description Post 1901
No. Pages 20
ISBN 9788759854280
Edition Number WH16743
Print on demand title Yes

Songlist
1. Chaconne