“With Dog-Teams” is the fourth and final movement of the piano suite Eskimos, Op. 64, composed by Amy Beach in 1907. It is a short, lively, and quick-paced piece based on Inuit melodies, often described as a humorous or animated musical vignette.
Key details about this work include:
- Context: The piece was inspired by early recordings of Inuit songs that Beach adapted using Western harmonic traditions.
- Style: It is part of a four-movement set (Arctic Night, The Returning Hunter, Exiles, With Dog-Teams) and stands out for its energetic, fast tempo compared to the more emotional, slower movements.
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