Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Song Without Words

Compose Date

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1890 - 1893

Publication Date

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1893

Average_duration

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3:23

"Illusion, Op. 57/3" is a solo piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1891. It was premiered on March 3, 1892, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the composer himself. The piece is part of a set of six pieces called "Haugtussa," which is based on a collection of poems by Arne Garborg. "Illusion" is the third movement of the set and is characterized by its dreamy and ethereal quality. The piece begins with a soft and delicate melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggiated pattern in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and volume. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and passionate melody, played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a delicate and intricate accompaniment. This section gradually builds in intensity, leading to a climactic moment before returning to the original melody. The final section of the piece returns to the dreamy and ethereal quality of the opening, with the melody played softly and delicately in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple and repetitive accompaniment, creating a sense of floating and drifting. Overall, "Illusion" is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer. Its dreamy and ethereal quality, combined with its dramatic and passionate moments, make it a memorable addition to the "Haugtussa" set and to Grieg's overall body of work.

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