Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

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Song Without Words

Compose Date

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Mar 29, 1836

Publication Date

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1837

Average_duration

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2:16

Felix Mendelssohn's 'Song Without Words for piano No. 14 in C minor, Op. 38/2' is a beautiful and melancholic piece of music that was composed in 1837. It was premiered in Leipzig, Germany, on April 6, 1838, by the composer himself. The piece is part of a collection of 8 'Songs Without Words' that Mendelssohn composed for solo piano. Each piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and delicate textures. The 'Song Without Words No. 14' is no exception. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked 'Agitato e con fuoco' (agitated and with fire) and is in C minor. It begins with a dramatic and intense melody that is played in octaves in the right hand. The left hand provides a driving accompaniment that adds to the sense of urgency and tension. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical and introspective, with a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more intensity and fire than before. The second movement is marked 'Non allegro - Lento' (not fast - slow) and is in E-flat major. It is a beautiful and melancholic melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is full of longing and sadness, and the harmonies are rich and expressive. The middle section of the movement is more agitated, with a faster and more complex melody that is played in both hands. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more tenderness and sadness than before. The third movement is marked 'Presto agitato' (very fast and agitated) and is in C minor. It is a virtuosic and energetic piece that is full of technical challenges for the pianist. The melody is played in the right hand over a complex and fast-moving accompaniment in the left hand. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical and introspective, with a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even more speed and energy than before. Overall, Mendelssohn's 'Song Without Words No. 14' is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases the composer's skill as a melodist and his ability to create rich and complex harmonies. It is a piece that is both technically challenging and emotionally powerful, and it remains a beloved work in the piano repertoire to this day.

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