Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1901

Publication Date

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1901

Average_duration

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2:31

"Gone, Op. 71/6" is a solo piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1901. It was premiered on October 22, 1901, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, by the composer himself. The piece is part of Grieg's "Lyric Pieces," a collection of 66 short piano pieces that showcase the composer's skill in creating miniature character pieces. "Gone" is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its use of rubato, a technique where the performer takes liberties with the tempo to create a more expressive performance. The piece is in the key of E-flat major and is written in 6/8 time. It consists of a simple ABA form, with the A section featuring a lyrical melody that is repeated with variations throughout the piece. The B section is more dramatic and features a series of arpeggios that build to a climax before returning to the A section. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism, a technique where notes outside of the key signature are used to create tension and dissonance. This creates a sense of longing and sadness that is characteristic of Grieg's music. The piece also features a number of dynamic contrasts, with the performer instructed to play some sections softly and others more forcefully. Overall, "Gone" is a beautiful and haunting piece that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to create evocative and emotional music. It remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire and is often performed in recitals and competitions.

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