Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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3:28

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Märchenbilder, No. 5, The Fairy King's ball, Op. 3/5" is a piece of music that was composed in 1910. It was premiered in Vienna, Austria, on December 18, 1910. The piece is part of a set of five pieces for piano, which Korngold composed when he was just 13 years old. The "Märchenbilder, No. 5, The Fairy King's ball, Op. 3/5" is a single movement piece that is characterized by its whimsical and playful nature. The piece is written in the key of G major and is marked "Allegro vivace." The tempo of the piece is fast and lively, with a sense of urgency and excitement. The piece begins with a playful and light-hearted melody that is played by the piano. The melody is then repeated and developed throughout the piece, with various variations and embellishments. The piece is full of intricate and complex rhythms, with the piano playing fast and intricate runs and arpeggios. The middle section of the piece is marked "Meno mosso," which means "less motion." This section is slower and more contemplative, with a more subdued melody that is played by the piano. The melody is then repeated and developed, with the piano playing more complex and intricate runs and arpeggios. The piece then returns to the original melody, with the piano playing a fast and lively version of the melody. The piece ends with a flourish, with the piano playing a fast and intricate run that brings the piece to a close. Overall, "Märchenbilder, No. 5, The Fairy King's ball, Op. 3/5" is a playful and whimsical piece of music that showcases Korngold's early talent as a composer. The piece is full of intricate rhythms and complex melodies, and is a testament to Korngold's skill as a pianist and composer.

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