Composer

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Samuel de Lange

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

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4:15

Samuel de Lange was a Dutch composer who lived from 1840 to 1911. He was a prolific composer, writing music in a variety of genres, including chamber music, choral music, and solo piano music. One of his most famous works is the Nocturne No. 2 in F major, which was composed in 1878. The Nocturne No. 2 in F major is a solo piano piece that is characterized by its lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. It is a relatively short piece, with a duration of just over three minutes, and is composed in a simple ABA form. The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggiated pattern in the left hand. The melody is characterized by its use of chromaticism and expressive phrasing, which gives it a sense of longing and melancholy. The middle section of the piece is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and more complex harmonies. The melody is more angular and fragmented, with sudden shifts in dynamics and rhythm. This section builds to a climax before returning to the gentle, flowing melody of the opening section. The final section of the piece is a variation of the opening melody, with some slight variations in the harmonies and phrasing. The piece ends with a gentle, peaceful cadence, bringing the listener back to the sense of longing and melancholy that characterized the opening section. The Nocturne No. 2 in F major was premiered in 1878, and quickly became one of de Lange's most popular works. It is still performed today, and is considered a classic example of the nocturne genre.

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