Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Romance

Compose Date

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1841

Average_duration

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4:23

Tragödie, Op. 64/3 is a piano composition by Robert Schumann, composed in 1842. It is the third and final piece in his set of three Fantasiestücke, Op. 64. The piece premiered on January 13, 1843, in Leipzig, Germany. Tragödie, which translates to "tragedy" in English, is a highly emotional and dramatic piece. It is written in the key of C minor and is marked "sehr rasch" (very fast) at the beginning. The piece is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section is marked by a series of rapid, cascading arpeggios that create a sense of urgency and tension. The melody is dark and brooding, with frequent use of chromaticism and dissonance. The second section is more lyrical and introspective, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative melody. The final section returns to the fast, frenetic pace of the opening, with a series of virtuosic runs and arpeggios that build to a dramatic climax. Overall, Tragödie is a highly expressive and intense piece of music that showcases Schumann's mastery of the piano. Its use of chromaticism and dissonance, as well as its dramatic shifts in tempo and mood, make it a challenging and rewarding piece for pianists to perform.

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