Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1874 - 1875

Average_duration

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4:50

"Reconciliation, Op. 25/1" is a piano piece composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky in 1875. It was premiered on November 19, 1875, in Moscow, Russia. The piece is part of Tchaikovsky's "Morceaux de Salon" (Salon Pieces), a collection of short piano pieces that were intended for performance in the home or in small concert settings. "Reconciliation" is a single-movement piece that is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melody. The piece is in the key of G major and is marked "Andante con moto" (moderately slow with motion). The opening theme is introduced by the right hand and is then repeated by the left hand. The melody is then developed and expanded upon throughout the piece, with the left hand providing a rich harmonic accompaniment. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. The middle section of the piece features a more agitated and intense melody, which is contrasted by a return to the more peaceful opening theme. The piece ends with a gentle coda that brings the music to a peaceful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, "Reconciliation" is a beautiful and expressive piano piece that showcases Tchaikovsky's gift for melody and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically challenging. It is a testament to Tchaikovsky's skill as a composer that this piece remains popular and beloved by pianists and audiences alike more than a century after it was first composed.

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