Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:analysis |
often analyzed in music theory courses
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
complex rhythms
counterpoint dynamic contrasts expressive melodies |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Béla_Bartók
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally well-received by critics
considered a masterpiece of piano literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in 20th-century piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:dedication |
To the memory of my father
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Budapest
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| gptkbp:form |
theme and variations
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:classical
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| gptkbp:has_variations |
gptkb:10
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
written during Bartók's American period
part of Bartók's exploration of new forms reflects Bartók's interest in folk music |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Piano Variations, Op. 61
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkb:Zoltán_Kodály gptkb:László_Lajtha |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Franz_Liszt
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Hungarian_folk_music
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:key |
C major
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| gptkbp:legacy |
performed by many renowned pianists
remains a staple in piano repertoire often included in piano competitions influenced later piano compositions studied by piano students worldwide |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Yuja_Wang gptkb:András_Schiff |
| gptkbp:performance |
featured in competitions
frequently performed in recitals demands interpretative depth requires advanced technique requires precise finger technique |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1933
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Universal_Edition
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| gptkbp:recordings |
available on various labels
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Mikrokosmos
gptkb:Sonata_for_Two_Pianos_and_Percussion |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Modernist
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
based on a single theme
features variations of increasing complexity |
| gptkbp:year_composed |
1931
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Johannes_Brahms
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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