Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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1:38

"Zwei Mäuschen" (Two Little Mice), Op. 76/48, is a piano piece composed by Max Reger in 1904. The piece is part of a collection of 79 short piano pieces titled "Blätter und Blüten" (Leaves and Blossoms), which Reger composed between 1901 and 1905. The premiere of "Zwei Mäuschen" is not documented, but it was likely performed by Reger himself or one of his students. The piece consists of two movements, each depicting a different mouse. The first movement, marked "Sehr lebhaft" (Very lively), portrays a playful and mischievous mouse, scampering around and causing mischief. The second movement, marked "Langsam und zart" (Slow and tender), depicts a more gentle and timid mouse, cautiously exploring its surroundings. Reger's use of chromaticism and dissonance in "Zwei Mäuschen" is characteristic of his style, which was heavily influenced by the music of J.S. Bach and Brahms. The piece also showcases Reger's skill in creating vivid musical imagery through his use of dynamics, articulation, and phrasing. Overall, "Zwei Mäuschen" is a charming and whimsical piano piece that captures the playful spirit of its titular characters.

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