Composer

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Joachim Raff

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1845

Average_duration

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46:48

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Album Lyrique, Op. 17 is a collection of six pieces for solo piano composed by Joachim Raff. The work was composed in 1855 and premiered the same year in Frankfurt, Germany. The six movements of the work are titled "Romance," "Barcarolle," "Valse," "Mazurka," "Bolero," and "Tarantella." The first movement, "Romance," is a slow and lyrical piece that features a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The second movement, "Barcarolle," is a piece in 6/8 time that evokes the gentle rocking of a boat on the water. The melody is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a steady accompaniment. The third movement, "Valse," is a waltz in 3/4 time that features a lively and playful melody. The fourth movement, "Mazurka," is a dance in 3/4 time that is characterized by its strong accents on the second and third beats of each measure. The fifth movement, "Bolero," is a fiery and passionate piece that features a driving rhythm and a melody that builds in intensity throughout the movement. The final movement, "Tarantella," is a fast and frenzied dance in 6/8 time that features a virtuosic display of technique in both hands. Overall, Album Lyrique, Op. 17 is a charming and varied collection of pieces that showcase Raff's skill as a composer for the piano. The work is notable for its use of different dance forms and its ability to evoke a range of moods and emotions.

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