Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1901

Publication Date

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1901

Average_duration

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2:36

"Summer's Eve, Op. 71/2" is a piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1901. It was premiered on September 22, 1901, in Bergen, Norway, with the composer himself at the piano. The piece is part of a set of six Lyric Pieces, Op. 71, which Grieg composed during the summer of 1901. "Summer's Eve" is a slow and lyrical piece, with a gentle and flowing melody that evokes the peacefulness and beauty of a summer evening. The piece is in the key of E major and is marked "Andante con moto" (moderately slow and with motion). It is written in ternary form, with a simple ABA structure. The first section (A) begins with a soft and delicate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggio in the left hand. The melody gradually builds in intensity and complexity, with the left hand adding more notes and the right hand playing a more intricate and ornamented version of the melody. The section ends with a soft and gentle coda, bringing the music to a peaceful close. The second section (B) is more dramatic and intense, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The left hand plays a series of arpeggios and broken chords, while the right hand plays a soaring and passionate melody. The section builds to a climax before returning to the gentle melody of the first section. Overall, "Summer's Eve" is a beautiful and evocative piece of music, showcasing Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a summer evening in his music.

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