Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1869

Publication Date

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1869

Average_duration

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10:08

Movement_count

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2

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Symphonic Pieces (2), Op. 14 is a composition by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. The piece was composed in 1867 and premiered on February 16, 1868, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The composition consists of two movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, entitled "In Autumn," is a depiction of the changing of the seasons. The piece begins with a slow, melancholic melody played by the strings, which gradually builds in intensity as the other instruments join in. The music then shifts to a faster, more lively tempo, with the woodwinds and brass taking center stage. The movement ends with a return to the slower, more contemplative melody of the opening. The second movement, entitled "In the Hall of the Mountain King," is a lively and energetic piece that is perhaps Grieg's most famous composition. The movement begins with a simple, repetitive melody played by the strings, which gradually builds in intensity as the other instruments join in. The music then shifts to a faster, more frenzied tempo, with the woodwinds and brass taking center stage. The movement ends with a dramatic crescendo, as the music reaches its climax. Overall, Symphonic Pieces (2), Op. 14 is a masterful composition that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of folk melodies and its evocative depictions of nature and the changing of the seasons. The second movement, in particular, has become a beloved classic of the orchestral repertoire, and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world.

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