Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Elegy

Compose Date

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1886 - 1888

Publication Date

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1888

Average_duration

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3:13

Elegy, Op. 47/7 is a solo piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1886. It was premiered on December 10, 1886, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the composer himself. The piece is part of Grieg's Lyric Pieces, a collection of 66 short piano pieces that showcase the composer's skill in creating miniature character pieces. Elegy is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its mournful melody and somber harmonies. The piece is in the key of C minor and is written in a simple ABA form. The A section features a lyrical melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The B section is more dramatic and features a more complex texture with a faster tempo and more intricate harmonies. The A section is then repeated, but with slight variations in the melody and accompaniment. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds to the melancholic and mournful character of the piece. The chromaticism is particularly evident in the B section, where the harmonies become more dissonant and the melody becomes more angular. Overall, Elegy is a beautiful and poignant piece that showcases Grieg's skill in creating expressive and emotional music. It is a testament to the composer's ability to create powerful and evocative music with just a few simple musical elements.

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