Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Elegy

Compose Date

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ca. 1880

Publication Date

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1883

Average_duration

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7:32

'Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth (IV), S. 534/3' is a piano piece composed by Franz Liszt. It was composed in 1883 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of a set of four pieces titled 'Vier kleine Klavierstücke' (Four Little Piano Pieces). The piece is in the key of A minor and has a slow and melancholic character. It is marked 'Andante sostenuto' and has a tempo of around 60 beats per minute. The piece is structured in a ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the outer sections. The first section of the piece is characterized by a simple and repetitive melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The second section, which is in the key of C major, is more agitated and features a more complex melody. The left hand plays a series of arpeggios that create a sense of tension and urgency. The final section returns to the original melody and key of A minor. The melody is played with more intensity and the left hand provides a more elaborate accompaniment. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda that brings the piece to a peaceful conclusion. 'Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth (IV), S. 534/3' is a beautiful and introspective piece that showcases Liszt's mastery of piano composition. The piece is characterized by its simple and repetitive melody, its gentle accompaniment, and its contrasting central section. The piece is a testament to Liszt's ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically challenging.

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