Composer

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Sigfrid Karg-Elert

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Compose Date

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1919

Average_duration

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29:47

Movement_count

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7

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Sigfrid Karg-Elert's 'Pastels (7) from the Lake of Constance, Op.96' is a collection of seven pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1922 and premiered the same year in Leipzig, Germany. The seven movements are titled: 'Morning Mist', 'The Swans', 'The Water Lilies', 'The Dragonfly', 'The Fisherman', 'The Storm', and 'Sunset'. Each movement of 'Pastels' is characterized by its own unique musical language and mood. 'Morning Mist' opens the collection with a gentle, dreamy melody that evokes the stillness of a misty morning on the lake. 'The Swans' follows with a graceful, flowing melody that captures the elegance of these majestic birds as they glide across the water. 'The Water Lilies' is a delicate and intricate piece that paints a musical picture of the colorful flowers that bloom on the surface of the lake. 'The Dragonfly' is a lively and playful movement that captures the darting movements of this insect as it flits across the water. 'The Fisherman' is a more contemplative piece that reflects the peaceful solitude of a fisherman on the lake. 'The Storm' is a dramatic and turbulent movement that depicts the sudden onset of a storm on the water, with crashing waves and thunderous skies. Finally, 'Sunset' brings the collection to a peaceful and serene close, with a gentle melody that captures the beauty of the sun setting over the lake. Overall, 'Pastels (7) from the Lake of Constance, Op.96' is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Karg-Elert's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of nature in music.

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