Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jun 1846

Publication Date

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1990

Average_duration

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4:41

"Beim Abschied" is a piano solo composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1841. It was premiered by the composer herself in Leipzig on January 25, 1842. The piece is part of a collection of character pieces titled "Soirées musicales" and is the final piece in the set. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Andante con moto." It is a melancholic and introspective work that reflects the emotions of saying goodbye. The piece is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added ornamentation and a more complex accompaniment. The section ends with a descending arpeggio in the left hand that leads into the second section. The second section is more agitated and intense than the first. It begins with a series of rapid arpeggios in both hands that create a sense of urgency. The melody is then introduced in the right hand, but it is fragmented and interrupted by the left hand. The section builds to a climax before resolving back into the opening melody of the first section. The final section is a variation of the opening melody, but it is more subdued and introspective. The melody is played in the left hand while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The piece ends with a soft and gentle arpeggio in the left hand, bringing the piece to a peaceful and contemplative close. Overall, "Beim Abschied" is a beautiful and emotional work that showcases Clara Wieck Schumann's skill as a composer and pianist. Its introspective and melancholic character makes it a perfect piece for reflecting on the emotions of saying goodbye.

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