Impromptu #54 by Allen Rickel

Impromptu #54 is another piece which has been sitting, unfinished for several weeks. The opening theme is a bit unusual in that it consists of a 14 measure motif constructed from a group of 3 + 3 + 3 + 5 measure phrases. This idea intensifies as it develops and at 1:41, the tempo increases, the key changes and the second theme appears.

Here the structure changes to a more conventional 12 bar idea which is made up of 3 groups of 4 measure phrases. The theme evolves into a good deal of 2 against 3 in terms of rhythm and at 2:46 things slow down a bit and the first them returns with increased magnitude.

I hope that you enjoy Impromptu #53 and, if you do, that you'll leave a comment to let me know your thoughts.

Thanks, as always, for listening.

Best,
Allen

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