Composer

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Max Reger

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Sep 7, 1913

First Performance

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Oct 12, 1913

Average_duration

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3:49

Max Reger's Intermezzo in F minor, Op. 129/7 is a piano piece composed in 1912. It was premiered on November 22, 1912, in Leipzig, Germany, by pianist Karl Straube. The piece is part of a collection of seven intermezzi, which Reger composed as a tribute to Johannes Brahms, who had also composed intermezzi for piano. The Intermezzo in F minor is a slow and melancholic piece, with a duration of approximately four minutes. It is written in ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the outer sections. The piece begins with a somber and introspective melody, played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The melody is then repeated in the right hand, with a more elaborate and ornamented version. The central section of the piece is in F major, providing a moment of relief from the melancholic mood of the opening. The melody is more lyrical and expressive, with a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The section ends with a brief return to the opening theme, before the final section begins. The final section returns to the somber mood of the opening, with the melody played in octaves in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment. The piece ends with a quiet and introspective coda, bringing the piece to a gentle close. Reger's Intermezzo in F minor is characterized by its expressive melody, delicate accompaniment, and use of contrasting tonalities. The piece showcases Reger's skill as a composer, with its intricate harmonies and subtle shifts in mood. It is a beautiful and poignant work, and a testament to Reger's admiration for Brahms and his legacy.

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