Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 83
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Use of motifs
Themes of struggle and resilience Integration of various musical styles Often analyzed in musicology studies Contrast between light and dark moods |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Emotional depth
Complex rhythms Lyrical melodies Contrasting themes Use of dissonance |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Generally well-received by critics
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| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
Soviet Union era
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| gptkbp:dedication |
To the memory of the composer’s friend
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1940
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Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 83
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folk_music
Western classical music Jazz elements |
| gptkbp:influences |
Russian classical music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal experiences of the composer
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| gptkbp:key |
A major
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Part of the standard piano repertoire
Studied by piano students Performed by many renowned pianists Influential in contemporary piano music Considered a masterpiece of the 20th century |
| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Lento |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Daniil_Trifonov
gptkb:Vladimir_Ashkenazy gptkb:Martha_Argerich gptkb:Yuja_Wang gptkb:Evgeny_Kissin |
| gptkbp:opus_number |
83
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| gptkbp:performance |
Often performed in recitals
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| gptkbp:performance_venue |
Competitions
Concert halls Music festivals |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:DSCH_Publishing
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| gptkbp:recordings |
Multiple recordings available
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._8_in_D_minor,_Op._70
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._9_in_E_major,_Op._70 Piano Sonata No. 7 in C major, Op. 83 |
| gptkbp:significance |
Important work in Shostakovich's piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:style |
Modern classical
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1939
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._23_in_E_minor,_Op._83r
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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