Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1875

Average_duration

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3:13

"At Bedtime, Op. 27/1" is a beautiful and hauntingly melodic piece composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky. It was composed in 1875 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of a larger collection of piano pieces called "Children's Album," which Tchaikovsky composed for his young nephew. "At Bedtime" is a slow and gentle lullaby that captures the essence of a child's bedtime routine. The piece is written in the key of A-flat major and has a simple and repetitive melody that is easy to remember. The piece is divided into two sections, with the first section being the main melody and the second section being a variation of the first. The first section of the piece begins with a soft and delicate melody played in the right hand. The left hand plays a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand plays a more complex accompaniment that includes arpeggios and octaves. The second section of the piece is a variation of the first section. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a simple accompaniment. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the right hand plays a more complex accompaniment that includes arpeggios and octaves. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda that brings the piece to a peaceful and calming close. "At Bedtime" is a beautiful and simple piece that captures the essence of a child's bedtime routine. The piece is easy to play and is suitable for pianists of all levels.

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