Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Albumleaf

Publication Date

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1859

Average_duration

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4:01

Felix Mendelssohn composed the 'Albumblatt for piano in E minor, Op. 117' in 1837. The piece was not published during his lifetime and was only discovered in the 20th century. It was first premiered in 1974 by pianist Peter Serkin. The 'Albumblatt' is a short and lyrical piece, consisting of a single movement. It is written in E minor and has a moderate tempo. The piece begins with a melancholic melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand adds some arpeggios. The middle section of the piece is more lively and features a faster tempo. The right hand plays a playful melody while the left hand provides a rhythmic accompaniment. The section ends with a short cadenza-like passage. The final section of the piece returns to the original melody, but with some variations. The left hand plays a more complex accompaniment, and the piece ends with a soft and gentle coda. The 'Albumblatt' is characteristic of Mendelssohn's style, with its lyrical melodies, delicate harmonies, and virtuosic piano writing. It is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Mendelssohn's talent as a composer and pianist.

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