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Selim Palmgren

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16:59

"Illusion, Op. 1/2" is a piano piece composed by Selim Palmgren, a Finnish composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1895 when Palmgren was only 16 years old. It was premiered in Helsinki, Finland, in the same year. "Illusion, Op. 1/2" is a one-movement piece that lasts approximately 4 minutes. The piece is characterized by its dreamy and ethereal quality, which is achieved through the use of delicate and flowing arpeggios, as well as the use of the pedal to create a sense of resonance and sustain. The piece begins with a simple and gentle melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a soft and flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the arpeggio becomes more complex and intricate. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and intense melody, played in the right hand with a driving accompaniment in the left hand. This section builds to a climax before returning to the gentle and dreamy opening melody. Overall, "Illusion, Op. 1/2" is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases Palmgren's early talent as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of delicate and flowing arpeggios, as well as its dreamy and ethereal quality. Despite being composed when Palmgren was only 16 years old, "Illusion, Op. 1/2" remains a beloved and frequently performed piece in the piano repertoire.

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