Composer

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Agathe Backer-Grøndahl

Genre

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Vocal

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Song

Average_duration

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2:48

"Mot Kvæld, Op. 42/7" is a piano piece composed by Agathe Backer-Grøndahl, a Norwegian composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1894 and premiered the same year in Oslo, Norway. The piece is part of a collection of piano pieces titled "Billeder fra Ungdommen" (Pictures from Youth), which consists of 12 pieces that reflect the composer's memories of her childhood and youth. "Mot Kvæld" is the seventh piece in the collection and is known for its serene and contemplative character. The piece is written in the key of E-flat major and is in 3/4 time. It consists of three main sections, with the first and third sections being in the same key and the second section modulating to the key of C minor. The first section features a gentle melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The second section is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The third section returns to the peaceful character of the first section, with the melody played in a higher register and accompanied by arpeggios in the left hand. Overall, "Mot Kvæld" is a beautiful and introspective piece that showcases Backer-Grøndahl's skill as a composer and pianist. Its gentle melodies and serene character make it a popular choice for recitals and performances.

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