Composer

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Max Reger

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1898

Publication Date

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1899

Average_duration

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23:19

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Max Reger's 'Fantasy Pieces (7), Op. 26' is a collection of seven pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1899 and premiered the same year in Munich, Germany. The seven movements are titled: I. Mit vollen Segeln, II. Scherzo, III. Nachtstück, IV. Intermezzo, V. Traumes Wirren, VI. Scherzino, and VII. Abschied. The first movement, 'Mit vollen Segeln' (With Full Sails), is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, 'Scherzo,' is a playful and whimsical piece that features rapid runs and arpeggios. The third movement, 'Nachtstück' (Night Piece), is a slow and melancholic piece that showcases Reger's ability to create beautiful and expressive melodies. The fourth movement, 'Intermezzo,' is a short and sweet piece that serves as a transition between the slower and faster movements. The fifth movement, 'Traumes Wirren' (Dream Confusion), is a complex and intricate piece that features rapid changes in tempo and mood. The sixth movement, 'Scherzino,' is a light and playful piece that provides a brief respite from the more intense movements. The final movement, 'Abschied' (Farewell), is a poignant and emotional piece that brings the work to a close. It features a beautiful and expressive melody that is repeated throughout the piece, building to a powerful climax before fading away into a quiet and peaceful ending. Overall, 'Fantasy Pieces (7), Op. 26' is a masterful work that showcases Reger's skill as a composer and pianist. The seven movements are diverse in style and mood, but they are all united by Reger's unique voice and musical vision. The work is a testament to Reger's ability to create complex and intricate music that is also deeply emotional and expressive.

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