Composer

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Hector Berlioz

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Sep 1850

Movement_count

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3

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Hector Berlioz's 'Feuillets d'album, H. 121, Op. 19' is a collection of six short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1830 and premiered in the same year in Paris. The six movements are titled 'Rêverie', 'Caprice', 'Menuet', 'Sérénade', 'Ballade', and 'Valse'. The first movement, 'Rêverie', is a dreamy and introspective piece that showcases Berlioz's lyrical writing style. The second movement, 'Caprice', is a playful and virtuosic piece that features rapid runs and arpeggios. The third movement, 'Menuet', is a graceful and elegant dance in triple meter. The fourth movement, 'Sérénade', is a romantic and tender piece that evokes the image of a serenade under the moonlight. The fifth movement, 'Ballade', is a dramatic and intense piece that features sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo. The final movement, 'Valse', is a lively and joyful waltz that brings the work to a festive conclusion. 'Feuillets d'album' is characterized by Berlioz's distinctive harmonic language, which features unexpected modulations and chromaticism. The work also showcases Berlioz's skillful use of texture and timbre, with the piano often playing in multiple registers and using a variety of articulations. Overall, 'Feuillets d'album' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Berlioz's versatility as a composer.

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