Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Compose Date

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1849 - 1850

Publication Date

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1850

Average_duration

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3:01

Franz Liszt's 'Consolation No. 6 in E major Allegretto sempre cantabile, S. 172/6 (LW A111a/2/6)' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1849. It was premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The piece is part of a set of six Consolations that Liszt composed between 1844 and 1849. The 'Consolation No. 6' is a single-movement piece that is characterized by its gentle and lyrical melody. The piece is written in the key of E major and is marked Allegretto sempre cantabile, which means moderately fast and always singing. The tempo and character of the piece remain constant throughout, with no significant changes in mood or tempo. The piece begins with a simple and delicate melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand continues to provide a gentle accompaniment. The piece then moves into a middle section, where the melody becomes more complex and the left hand provides a more active accompaniment. The middle section builds in intensity before returning to the original melody. The 'Consolation No. 6' is characterized by its simplicity and elegance. The melody is beautiful and memorable, and the accompaniment is understated and supportive. The piece is not technically demanding, but it requires a sensitive touch and a delicate sense of phrasing. The piece is often used as a study piece for pianists who are learning to play with sensitivity and expression. Overall, the 'Consolation No. 6 in E major Allegretto sempre cantabile, S. 172/6 (LW A111a/2/6)' is a beautiful and elegant piece of music that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer. Its simplicity and beauty have made it a popular piece among pianists and audiences alike.

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