Composer

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Roger Quilter

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1923

Average_duration

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9:24

Movement_count

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4

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Country Pieces, Op. 27 is a collection of six short pieces for solo piano composed by Roger Quilter. The work was composed in 1918 and premiered the same year in London. The six movements are titled "Shepherd Song," "Country Dance," "In the Twilight," "Merry Making," "Dreams," and "Where the Rainbow Ends." The first movement, "Shepherd Song," is a gentle and pastoral piece that evokes the image of a shepherd playing his flute in a peaceful countryside. The second movement, "Country Dance," is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the spirit of a traditional English folk dance. The third movement, "In the Twilight," is a melancholic and introspective piece that reflects the beauty and serenity of the countryside at dusk. The fourth movement, "Merry Making," is a joyful and playful piece that conveys the sense of a festive gathering in the countryside. The fifth movement, "Dreams," is a dreamy and romantic piece that transports the listener to a world of imagination and fantasy. The final movement, "Where the Rainbow Ends," is a majestic and uplifting piece that celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature. Overall, Country Pieces, Op. 27 is a charming and delightful work that showcases Quilter's talent for creating evocative and picturesque music. The work is characterized by its use of folk melodies, pastoral themes, and colorful harmonies, which combine to create a vivid and enchanting musical landscape.

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