Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Song Without Words

Compose Date

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1890 - 1893

Publication Date

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1893

Average_duration

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2:49

Edvard Grieg's "She Dances, Op. 57/5" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1891. It was premiered on March 3, 1892, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the composer himself. The piece is part of Grieg's Lyric Pieces, a collection of 66 short piano pieces that were composed over several years. "She Dances" is the fifth piece in Book 8 of the collection. The piece is in the key of G major and is marked "Allegretto con grazia" (moderately fast with grace). It has a playful and light character, with a dance-like rhythm that is reminiscent of a waltz. The melody is simple and catchy, with a repetitive motif that is passed between the hands. The piece is divided into three sections, with the middle section providing a contrast to the outer sections. The middle section is in the key of D major and is marked "Più lento" (more slowly). It has a more lyrical and expressive character, with a flowing melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords. Overall, "She Dances" is a charming and delightful piece that showcases Grieg's skill in creating memorable melodies and capturing the essence of a dance in music.

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