Daniel Moreira - Rhythmic Study 4 (for piano solo)

R h y t h m i c S t u d y 4 | f o r

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“Ludvan ven Beethowig�

R h y t h m i c S t u d y 4 | “Ludvan ven Beethowig” f o r

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DESCRIPTION The “Rhythmic Etude 4” is music about music. It is entirely build with materials extracted from the (in)famous prelude “Für Elise” from Beethoven and deconstructs this oversaturated monument leaving little place for identification. Unfulfilled expectations perpetrate the work and transform this object, which was once so intimate to us, into an odd, not always welcome, stranger. However, there are fugitive moments where this object regains its lost resemblance and we can feel ourselves once more in a safe, familiar place. These momentary – but ephemeral - pleasures are a source of relief and apparent satisfaction… but only because they soon will be abandoned.

PERFORMANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Three main Tempi are presented in the piece in constant interchange: (moderate) (fast) (presto)

A number inside a square indicates how many times a bar should be played: Ex:

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Play the bar 4 times

For rhythmical guidance a recording of the piece can be send upon request at: daniel@daniel-moreira.com