Composer

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Alexander Glazunov

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1891

Average_duration

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3:40

Alexander Glazunov's "Etude for piano in E major, Op. 31/3 La nuit" was composed in 1893. It premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The piece is part of a set of three etudes, Op. 31, which were dedicated to the pianist and composer Nikolai Rubinstein. The etude is in a single movement and is characterized by its dreamy and nocturnal atmosphere. The piece begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggiated pattern in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added embellishments and variations. The middle section of the etude features a more dramatic and intense melody, with a faster tempo and more complex harmonies. This section builds to a climax before returning to the original melody, which is now played with even more ornamentation and virtuosity. The final section of the etude returns to the gentle and dreamy atmosphere of the opening, with the melody played in a higher register and accompanied by delicate arpeggios. The piece ends with a soft and peaceful resolution. Overall, Glazunov's "Etude for piano in E major, Op. 31/3 La nuit" is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases the composer's skill in creating atmospheric and expressive music for the piano.

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