Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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1:50

Sergey Rachmaninov's "In my garden at night, Op. 38/1" is a solo piano piece composed in 1916. It was premiered by the composer himself on December 16, 1916, in Moscow. The piece is part of a set of six pieces titled "Morceaux de fantaisie" (Fantasy Pieces), Op. 38. "In my garden at night" is the first piece in the set and is characterized by its dreamy and melancholic atmosphere. The piece is in the key of C minor and is written in a slow tempo marked "Lento assai." It begins with a simple and haunting melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggiated figure in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and complexity. The middle section of the piece features a more agitated and dissonant melody, with the left hand playing a series of rapid arpeggios. This section gradually builds to a climax before returning to the opening melody. The final section of the piece is a variation of the opening melody, played with a more ornamented and virtuosic style. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda, bringing the dreamy atmosphere to a peaceful close. Overall, "In my garden at night" is a beautiful and introspective piece, showcasing Rachmaninov's skill in creating evocative and emotional music for the piano.

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