 | Zisi, Matthew - Ballade No. 8 in D Minor Piano solo |
| Composer : | Zisi, Matthew | ||
| Instrumentation : | Piano solo | ||
| Style : | Classical | ||
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| Copyright : | Copyright © Matthew Zisi | ||
| Added by crosby3145, 17 Jun 2021 Among the most dramatic of Chopin's pieces are his ballades. A genre Chopin created, the term "ballade" suggests that the music is supposed to tell a story. Music theorists have argued about what that story might have been, but we can all agree when listening to these pieces that they do have a certain dramatic quality to them. Specifically, their sudden mood changes rival a Hollywood drama for effect as they tug at the emotions. Sadly, Chopin only wrote four ballades, but I have written a few myself. I wouldn't say they're as good as Chopin's, and while inspired by his, they're not necessarily the same sort of piece. Each of Chopin's, for instance, tends to repeat certain themes throughout, achieving drama by bringing each theme back a little differently and leaving the listener on the edge of their seat as they wonder how it's going to sound next. This one is through-composed-it doesn't have any themes that repeat at all, making it more like the overture to a movie in form. Thus, you won't recognize any themes in the piece from earlier, but this means you'll have no idea what's coming next. If I've done a good job on this, the different themes will sound like what should come next in the composition. Enjoy, and if you want to play any of my other ballades, send me an email at zisi@comcast.net. I have 16 as of this posting, though I hope to write more. This piece is also Baltimore, #12 in the Camden Line Suite. Dedicated to Cal Ripken, Jr. (No. 8) | |||
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