Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1876 - 1877

Publication Date

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1879 - 1880

Average_duration

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18:31

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg composed the Second Piano Part for Mozart's Piano Sonata in G major, K. 283 (K. 189h), EG 113d in 1877. The piece was premiered on January 22, 1878, in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Grieg himself playing the piano. The Second Piano Part is a set of variations on the second movement of Mozart's sonata. Grieg's variations are written in a Romantic style, with lush harmonies and virtuosic piano writing. The piece is in the key of G major and consists of six variations, each with its own distinct character. The first variation is marked "con delicatezza" and features a delicate, flowing melody in the right hand accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The second variation is marked "con fuoco" and is much more energetic, with fast runs and virtuosic flourishes in both hands. The third variation is marked "andante espressivo" and is more introspective, with a lyrical melody in the right hand accompanied by gentle chords in the left hand. The fourth variation is marked "presto agitato" and is the most technically demanding of the set, with rapid-fire runs and arpeggios in both hands. The fifth variation is marked "andante molto" and is a return to the introspective mood of the third variation, with a simple, yet beautiful melody in the right hand accompanied by gentle chords in the left hand. The final variation is marked "allegro vivace" and is a lively, joyful conclusion to the set, with fast runs and virtuosic flourishes in both hands. Overall, Grieg's Second Piano Part for Mozart's Piano Sonata in G major, K. 283 (K. 189h), EG 113d is a beautiful and virtuosic set of variations that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer and pianist.

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