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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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3:14

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Märchenbilder, No. 4, The Gnomes, Op. 3/4" is a four-movement piece for piano composed in 1910. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The four movements are titled "The Gnomes' Dance," "The Gnomes' Lullaby," "The Gnomes' March," and "The Gnomes' Revelry." The first movement, "The Gnomes' Dance," is a lively and playful piece that captures the mischievous nature of the gnomes. The second movement, "The Gnomes' Lullaby," is a slower and more peaceful piece that depicts the gnomes sleeping peacefully in their underground homes. The third movement, "The Gnomes' March," is a bold and triumphant piece that portrays the gnomes marching through the forest. The final movement, "The Gnomes' Revelry," is a fast and energetic piece that captures the excitement and joy of the gnomes as they celebrate. Korngold's "Märchenbilder, No. 4, The Gnomes, Op. 3/4" is characterized by its use of rich harmonies, intricate melodies, and dynamic contrasts. The piece is also notable for its use of folk-like melodies and rhythms, which give it a distinctly Austrian flavor. Overall, the piece is a charming and whimsical portrayal of the world of the gnomes, and it showcases Korngold's skill as a composer.

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