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5. Old Lament in D minor

Ulysses Kay

What's this piece like?
Ten Short Essays is a wonderful set for beginners written in modernistic style. Ulysses Kay explores rich harmonic languages and a wide variety of moods. The choral writing here is very original, with the soprano and bass moving in unison creating a solemn and very serious character.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate level pianists who like original and non-traditional pieces.
1-2 pages
Modern
D minor

MOOD: Serious, mysterious and solemn.

TECHNIQUE: Counterpoint, syncopation, choral and unison.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 5
Equivalent to ABRSM level 5
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1929

The Great Depression starts in the U.S.

1931

“The Star Spangled Banner” officially becomes the U.S. national anthem.

1933

Hitler is appointed German chancellor.

1936

Spanish civil war begins.

1939

Old Lament was composed by U. Kay at the age of 22 years old.

1939

Gone with the Wind premieres.

1939

The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.

1943

Sergey Rachmaninoff died.

1945

Béla Bartók died.

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