Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Romance

Compose Date

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1863

Publication Date

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1880

Average_duration

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6:29

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Romances sans paroles (3), Op. 17' is a set of three piano pieces that were composed in 1878. The pieces were premiered in the same year by the composer himself. The three movements are titled "Andante quasi allegretto," "Allegro molto," and "Andantino." The first movement, "Andante quasi allegretto," is characterized by its gentle and flowing melody. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and features a simple yet elegant melody that is carried throughout the movement. The use of arpeggios and broken chords adds to the overall dreamy and romantic feel of the piece. The second movement, "Allegro molto," is a stark contrast to the first. It is a lively and energetic piece that is in the key of E-flat major. The movement features a fast-paced melody that is full of energy and excitement. The use of staccato notes and syncopation adds to the overall liveliness of the piece. The final movement, "Andantino," is a return to the dreamy and romantic feel of the first movement. It is in the key of B-flat minor and features a hauntingly beautiful melody that is carried throughout the piece. The use of chromaticism and dissonance adds to the overall melancholic feel of the movement. Overall, Fauré's 'Romances sans paroles (3), Op. 17' is a beautiful set of piano pieces that showcase the composer's ability to create music that is both romantic and energetic. The use of simple yet elegant melodies, arpeggios, broken chords, staccato notes, syncopation, chromaticism, and dissonance all contribute to the unique and captivating sound of the pieces.

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