Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1876

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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2:02

'Album Lines, Op. 25/3' is a piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1876. It was premiered on January 22, 1877, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the composer himself. The piece is part of a collection of Lyric Pieces, which is a set of 66 short piano pieces that Grieg composed throughout his career. 'Album Lines, Op. 25/3' is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its lyrical melody and expressive harmonies. The piece is written in the key of A-flat major and is structured in a ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the outer sections. The first section of the piece is marked "Andante con moto" and features a simple and delicate melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The melody is repeated with slight variations, and the section ends with a soft and gentle cadence. The central section of the piece is marked "Poco più lento" and is characterized by a more complex and chromatic melody that is accompanied by a more dissonant harmony. The section builds up to a climax before returning to the opening melody. The final section of the piece is a restatement of the opening melody, but with slight variations and a more elaborate accompaniment. The section ends with a soft and delicate coda that brings the piece to a peaceful conclusion. Overall, 'Album Lines, Op. 25/3' is a beautiful and expressive piano piece that showcases Grieg's talent for writing lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The piece is a testament to Grieg's ability to capture the emotions and moods of his time and is still widely performed and admired today.

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