Impromptu #30 by Allen Rickel

Unlike the last few pieces, Impromptu #30 is in simple 3/4 throughout, the traditional time signature for waltzes; and that's what this one is. The first theme, in A minor, is gentle and lilting. It's unusual feature is that it consists of 12 bars rather than the more traditional 8 or 16.

When the second theme enters, a new key, E minor, makes an appearance and the left hand introduces a series of eighth notes in two different melodic patterns. It feels a little eerie. Impromptu #30 was completed on May 29th, 2021.

I hope you'll let me know what you think. Thank you, as always, for taking the time to listen. I appreciate you.

Best,
Allen

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