Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

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Song Without Words

Compose Date

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Apr 5, 1839

Publication Date

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1845

Average_duration

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2:10

Felix Mendelssohn composed his "Song Without Words for piano No. 32 in F sharp minor, Op. 67/2" in 1845. The piece was premiered in Leipzig, Germany, on January 19, 1845, by the composer himself. The piece is part of a collection of 6 "Songs Without Words" that Mendelssohn composed between 1830 and 1845. These pieces are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and delicate textures. They are considered to be some of Mendelssohn's most popular and beloved works for solo piano. The "Song Without Words for piano No. 32 in F sharp minor, Op. 67/2" is a relatively short piece, lasting just over two minutes. It is composed in a ternary form, with a melancholic and introspective opening section followed by a more animated and lively middle section. The piece ends with a return to the opening material, but with a slightly altered melody and a more subdued mood. The piece is characterized by its expressive and lyrical melody, which is accompanied by delicate arpeggios and subtle harmonic shifts. The middle section of the piece features a more virtuosic and energetic melody, which is contrasted by a more subdued and introspective closing section. Overall, Mendelssohn's "Song Without Words for piano No. 32 in F sharp minor, Op. 67/2" is a beautiful and introspective piece that showcases the composer's gift for melody and his ability to create delicate and expressive textures for the piano. It remains a beloved work in the piano repertoire to this day.

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