Composer

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Heino Kaski

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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2:23

Lähdettyäs (After You Went Away) is a piano piece composed by Heino Kaski, a Finnish composer, pianist, and conductor. The piece was composed in 1924 and premiered the same year in Helsinki, Finland. Lähdettyäs is a single-movement piece that is characterized by its melancholic and nostalgic tone. The piece is written in the key of E-flat major and is marked "Andante con moto" (moderately slow with motion). The piece begins with a simple and delicate melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and emotion. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex and the left hand accompaniment becomes more prominent. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and intense melody, played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a simple and repetitive pattern. The two hands then switch roles, with the right hand taking on the more dramatic melody and the left hand playing a softer accompaniment. The piece then returns to the original melody, but with added ornamentation and embellishments. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda, bringing the piece to a peaceful and reflective close. Overall, Lähdettyäs is a beautiful and emotional piece that showcases Kaski's skill as a composer. The piece is often performed in recitals and is considered one of Kaski's most popular works.

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