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Postlude

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Postlude 

a supplementary section of a musical work; most often, the instrumental conclusion of a vocal composition (an art song or a song). Sometimes, the postlude is used in instrumental works (Hindemith’s Ludus Tonalis [Play of Tonalities] for piano).
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Byline: Benjamin Ivry - Lauma Skride: Mendelssohn-Hensel: The Year Sony BMG - Works by the composer Fanny Hensel (1805-1847), sister of the noted Felix Mendelssohn, have been joyously rediscovered in recent years, especially The Year, a 13-movement suite for piano in which each month is characterized, with a poetic postlude.
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So even as Richard was playing one of his long, impassioned postludes, Pauline would be bowing extravagantly in the crook of the piano, blowing kisses, and milking the audience members for all the applause they were worth.
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The choir seemed more at home here and the powerful prelude and postlude were among many excellent contributions to the concert made by organist Tom Moore.
A festive fantasia - with bells on! REVIEW by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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