Composer

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Modest Mussorgsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1870

Publication Date

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1882

Average_duration

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2:00

Modest Mussorgsky's "With the Doll" is a piano piece that was composed in 1868. It was premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The piece is part of Mussorgsky's larger work, "Pictures at an Exhibition," which is a suite of ten pieces for piano. "With the Doll" is the fourth movement of "Pictures at an Exhibition." It is a playful and whimsical piece that depicts a young girl playing with her doll. The music is light and delicate, with a simple melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The left hand of the piano provides a gentle accompaniment, while the right hand plays the melody. The piece begins with a short introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The melody is then introduced, played softly and slowly at first, before gradually becoming more lively and animated. The music then becomes more complex, with the melody moving up and down the keyboard, and the left hand providing a more intricate accompaniment. The middle section of the piece is more subdued, with the melody played softly and delicately. The music then builds again, with the melody becoming more lively and energetic. The piece ends with a short coda, bringing the music to a gentle close. Overall, "With the Doll" is a charming and delightful piece of music. It captures the innocence and playfulness of childhood, and is a testament to Mussorgsky's skill as a composer.

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