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This track is marked by its fast tempo and rhythmic drive, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The writing showcases the famed, French composer, Ravel's skilful interplay between the violin and cello, with both instruments engaging in virtuosic passages and intricate dialogues.

An unnerving dialogue of chilling strings comes from Romantic Czech composer, Josef Suk. The complexity and avant-garde flavour, which sparked protests from the first audience of 1912 in Berlin, combine to give a sense of the ominous. We almost hear cries from the depths exchanged between the instruments in the opening before all strings come together for a brief moment, only for the unity to break yet again to convey trepidation.

This movement from a sonata by famed French composer Ravel is marked by its fast tempo, frequent changes in dynamics and rhythmic drive, creating a sense of energy, liveliness and excitement. We almost get a sense of looking out across prairies extending into the distance. The violin and cello engage in a lively dialogue, often playing in unison or in rapid alternation, showcasing Ravel's skilful interplay between the two instruments.

This piece from the Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin, stays true to its title: "Enigme"; it is mysterious and introspective and marked by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive qualities. The piece often features delicate and intricate passages, creating a sense of enigma and intrigue. Scriabin's use of chromaticism and shifting tonalities adds to the overall sense of ambiguity and mystery in the music.

"Kobold" by Norwegian Romantic composer Grieg is whimsical and lively, characterized by its playful and mischievous nature. Here we are treated to rapid passages, contrasting dynamics, and a sense of rhythmic drive.

This extract taken from pieces French composer Ravel wrote during WWI to commemorate lost friends is characterized by its playful and buoyant nature, often evoking a sense of joy and lightness. The music features a distinct rhythmic pattern, with a strong emphasis on the first beat of each measure. The melodies are catchy and memorable, with Ravel's signature harmonies adding depth and colour to the composition, as we would expect from a composer heavily influenced by impressionism.

This piece showcases Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin's use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and intricate pianistic techniques. It explores a range of emotions, often shifting between moments of playfulness and moments of introspection. This extract is taken from the Allegretto movement, which is known for its energetic and rhythmic drive, with sections of virtuosic passages and dynamic contrasts. Here, Scriabin plays with the tonality through a clever use of piano techniques.

This movement, extracted from a suite written by impressionist French composer Debussy at a time of personal angst and world troubles � 1915 � is characterized by its lively, rhythmic energy and contrasts with the introspective and contemplative nature of the previous movements. It features intricate rhythms, rapid passages, and dynamic shifts that create a sense of urgency and intensity, shifting musically between 'white' and 'black'.

Variation 5, from Romantic composer, Beethoven's early C19th 'Diabelli variations', is also known as Allegro vivace with good reason: it is a lively and energetic variation within this larger work. It features a fast tempo and a spirited character, showcasing Beethoven's mastery of musical variation.

This dance extract from a work by Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin is full of rich, unsettling harmonies, expressive melodies, and often mystical or transcendental qualities. This piece offers an "absynth" experience of weird and wonderful colours that take the listener to another dimension