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Holberg Suite (From Holberg’s Time), Op. 40

188419 min

This guide follows Grieg’s Holberg Suite (From Holberg’s Time), Op. 40 (1884) in five parts: Praeludium (sonata form), Sarabande, Gavotte – Musette, Air and Rigaudon (ternary form).

Recording: Metamorphose String Orchestra, Pavel Lyubomudrov

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  1. IPraeludium · Sonata form
  2. II
  3. III –
  4. IV
  5. V · Ternary form
IPraeludiumSonata form0:01–2:44

A lively prelude, not a dance. Broken chords the harpsichord preludes of the 18th century, and a vigorous galloping rhythm with sharp accents drives the music. An leads to 1. Further ideas follow: 2, 3 and 4. The idea , 1 comes back, and the ending is a grand flourish.

  2. 1
II2:58–6:25
III – 6:34–9:40
IV9:46–14:55
VTernary form15:09–19:08

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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