Gurlitt, Cornelius : 20 leichte liebliche Klavierstucke 16.Impromptu Op.155-16
Work Overview
Genre:inpromptu
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (1)
Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
[Open]
Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Structure
The piece is in F major and is in ternary form.
- A Section:
- a (measures 1-4)
- b (measures 5-12)
- a1 (measures 13-16)
- B Section:
- c (measures 17-24)
- c1 (measures 25-32)
- A Section (Recapitulation):
- a (measures 33-36)
- b (measures 37-44)
- a1 (measures 45-48)
Analysis
Sections 'a' and 'b' differ in length; while sections are typically evenly distributed, this uneven sectional structure evokes the improvisational aspect suggested by the work's title.
The theme begins with a bright, dotted, ascending arpeggiated line in F major. However, from measure 5, it abruptly descends and develops in D minor. Such sudden changes are characteristic of an impromptu. From measure 13, the theme is re-established in the tonic key.
Section B develops again in D minor. The repetitive eighth-note movement in the left hand creates an unsettling atmosphere. From measure 28, a dominant seventh chord of the tonic F major is introduced, forming a half cadence.
From the anacrusis of measure 32, the A section is recapitulated, leading to the conclusion.
PTNA & Partner Channel Videos(0items)
Sheet Music
Scores List (1)

(株)全音楽譜出版社