Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1858

Publication Date

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1859

Average_duration

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3:14

"Lasst mich ruhen, S. 317" is a solo piano piece composed by Franz Liszt in 1881. The piece was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. It is a part of a collection of late works by Liszt, which are characterized by their introspective and meditative nature. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first movement being marked "Andante sostenuto" and the second movement being marked "Allegro agitato". The first movement is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that is accompanied by a gentle and flowing accompaniment. The second movement is more energetic and intense, with a faster tempo and a more complex and virtuosic piano part. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and unease throughout the piece. The first movement is particularly notable for its use of a recurring dissonant chord, which creates a sense of unresolved tension that is only resolved in the final bars of the piece. Overall, "Lasst mich ruhen, S. 317" is a haunting and introspective piece that showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano and his ability to create complex and emotionally powerful music. It is a fitting testament to Liszt's late style, which was characterized by a deep sense of introspection and a focus on the inner workings of the human psyche.

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