Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1898 - 1905

Publication Date

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1905

Average_duration

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4:43

"A Ride at Night, Op. 73/3" is a piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1895. It is part of his Lyric Pieces, a collection of 66 short piano pieces that showcase Grieg's skill in creating miniature musical gems. "A Ride at Night" is the third piece in the tenth book of the Lyric Pieces. The piece is marked "Allegro moderato e marcato" and is in the key of A minor. It is a lively and energetic piece that evokes the feeling of a horseback ride through the countryside at night. The piece is in ternary form, with a fast and rhythmic outer section and a slower, more lyrical middle section. The opening section features a galloping rhythm in the left hand, while the right hand plays a lively melody that alternates between the upper and lower registers of the piano. The middle section is more subdued, with a gentle melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggios in the left hand. The final section returns to the galloping rhythm of the opening, building to a dramatic climax before ending with a flourish. Overall, "A Ride at Night" is a virtuosic piece that showcases Grieg's skill in creating vivid musical imagery. It is a popular piece among pianists and audiences alike, and has been featured in numerous films and television shows.

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