Composer

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Agathe Backer-Grøndahl

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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1896

Average_duration

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16:29

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Fantasy Pieces (10), Op. 39 is a collection of piano pieces composed by Norwegian composer Agathe Backer-Grøndahl. The collection was composed in 1885 and premiered the same year in Oslo. The ten pieces are each relatively short, with the longest being just over four minutes and the shortest being just over one minute. The first piece, "Allegretto con moto," is a lively and playful piece in 6/8 time. The second piece, "Allegro vivace," is a fast and energetic piece with a strong sense of rhythm. The third piece, "Andantino," is a slower and more lyrical piece with a beautiful melody. The fourth piece, "Allegro molto," is a fast and intense piece with a lot of energy. The fifth piece, "Allegro con fuoco," is a fiery and passionate piece with a lot of drama. The sixth piece, "Andante con moto," is a slower and more contemplative piece with a beautiful melody. The seventh piece, "Allegro moderato," is a lively and playful piece with a lot of character. The eighth piece, "Allegro molto agitato," is a fast and intense piece with a lot of drama and tension. The ninth piece, "Andante," is a slow and lyrical piece with a beautiful melody. The final piece, "Allegro con brio," is a fast and energetic piece with a strong sense of rhythm and a lot of excitement. Overall, the Fantasy Pieces (10), Op. 39 is a collection of diverse and engaging piano pieces that showcase Backer-Grøndahl's skill as a composer. The pieces range from playful and energetic to slow and contemplative, and each piece has its own unique character and style. The collection is a testament to Backer-Grøndahl's talent and creativity as a composer, and it remains a beloved and popular work in the piano repertoire.

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