Impromptu #59 by Allen Rickel

Impromptu #59 begins with a bit of a twist: despite being written in C minor, the opening theme never resolves to the tonic chord. Instead, it continuously works toward that resolution but never achieves it. After 49 seconds, the time signature and the mood changes.

While the opening of the second idea begins with C minor, providing the relief denied earlier, the feel seems dark with a descending bass line that gives the impression of sinking (to me, anyway).

I hope that you enjoy Impromptu #59 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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