Composer

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J. P. E. Hartmann

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Keyboard

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Compose Date

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1851

Average_duration

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15:15

Fantasiestücke for piano, Op. 54 is a collection of eight pieces composed by J. P. E. Hartmann in 1838. The work was premiered in Copenhagen in the same year by the composer himself. The eight pieces are not connected thematically, but they share a common Romantic style and mood. The first piece, "Des Abends" (In the Evening), is a lyrical and introspective piece in A-flat major. The second piece, "Aufschwung" (Soaring), is a virtuosic and energetic piece in D minor. The third piece, "Warum?" (Why?), is a melancholic and questioning piece in F minor. The fourth piece, "Grillen" (Whims), is a playful and capricious piece in D-flat major. The fifth piece, "In der Nacht" (In the Night), is a dark and mysterious piece in F-sharp minor. The sixth piece, "Fabel" (Fable), is a light and fanciful piece in B-flat major. The seventh piece, "Traumes Wirren" (Dream's Confusions), is a dreamy and fragmented piece in G minor. The final piece, "Ende vom Lied" (The End of the Song), is a triumphant and celebratory piece in D major. The Fantasiestücke for piano, Op. 54, is characterized by its Romantic style, which emphasizes emotion, imagination, and individualism. The pieces are full of contrasts, ranging from tender lyricism to explosive virtuosity, from melancholic introspection to playful whimsy. The work also showcases Hartmann's skill as a pianist and composer, with its demanding technical passages and expressive melodies. Overall, the Fantasiestücke for piano, Op. 54, is a significant contribution to the Romantic piano repertoire and a testament to Hartmann's talent as a composer.

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