Composer

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Charles Gounod

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1861

Average_duration

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2:29

Movement_count

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2

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"Romances without Words (2)" is a collection of six short pieces for solo piano composed by Charles Gounod. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the mid-19th century. The work was premiered in Paris in 1859. The six movements of "Romances without Words (2)" are titled "Lento," "Allegretto," "Andante," "Allegro," "Moderato," and "Allegro moderato." Each movement is characterized by its own unique melody and tempo, ranging from slow and contemplative to fast and lively. Gounod's "Romances without Words (2)" is a prime example of the Romantic era's fascination with the piano as a solo instrument. The pieces are highly expressive and emotional, with a focus on melody and harmony rather than technical virtuosity. The use of rubato, or the slight stretching and contracting of tempo, is also a prominent feature of the work. Overall, "Romances without Words (2)" is a beautiful and introspective collection of piano pieces that showcases Gounod's skill as a composer and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through music.

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