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To: ConorMacNessa; The Mayor; BIGLOOK; Publius; All

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

It's Tunes For Our Troops!

84 posted on 09/28/2012 7:46:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: AZamericonnie; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W

The year 1894 was to be a bonanza year for Sergei Rachmaninov. The 21 year old composer produced a set of 4-handed piano duets labeled simply Six Pieces, Opus 11.

The first is a contemplative boat song.

Rachmaninov: Barcarolle, Op. 11/1

The second is a lively tune with a beautiful “trio” section.

Scherzo, Op. 11/2

The third is a sad folk theme.

”Russian Theme”, Op. 11/3

The fourth shows a fun-loving side of the composer.

Waltz, Op. 11/4

The fifth is a little love song.

Romance, Op. 11/5

The final piece is a Russian folk theme used by many composers, including Beethoven. What an amazing ending!

”Gloria”, Op. 11/6

85 posted on 09/28/2012 7:48:12 PM PDT by Publius (Leadership starts with getting off the couch.)

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