Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1898 - 1905

Publication Date

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1905

Average_duration

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2:30

"Folk tune from Valdres, Op. 73/4" is a composition by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. It was composed in 1903 and premiered on February 22, 1904, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. The piece is part of a collection of Lyric Pieces, which are short piano pieces that Grieg composed throughout his career. The "Folk tune from Valdres" is a simple and charming melody that is based on a traditional folk tune from the Valdres region of Norway. The piece is in the key of G major and is written in 3/4 time. It consists of a simple A-B-A form, with the A section being the main melody and the B section providing a contrasting middle section. The first section of the piece is marked "Allegro moderato" and is characterized by a lively and rhythmic melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The middle section, marked "Poco meno mosso," is more subdued and features a more lyrical melody that is played in the left hand. The right hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The final section of the piece returns to the main melody and is marked "Allegro moderato." The melody is played in the right hand, while the left hand provides a more complex accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The piece ends with a simple and charming coda that brings the piece to a gentle close. Overall, the "Folk tune from Valdres" is a simple and charming piece that showcases Grieg's ability to take a traditional folk tune and turn it into a beautiful and memorable piano piece. The piece is a testament to Grieg's love of Norwegian folk music and his ability to incorporate it into his own compositions.

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