Composer

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Richard Wagner

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Albumleaf

Compose Date

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1861

Average_duration

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5:00

Albumblatt, WWV 95 is a solo piano piece composed by Richard Wagner in 1853. The piece was not published during Wagner's lifetime and was only discovered in 1991. It is believed to have been written as a gift for the pianist Mathilde Wesendonck, with whom Wagner had a close relationship. The piece consists of a single movement and has a duration of approximately two minutes. It is written in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Andante cantabile". The piece is characterized by its lyrical melody and delicate, flowing accompaniment. It is a relatively simple piece, with a straightforward structure and minimal use of harmony. Despite its simplicity, Albumblatt, WWV 95 is a beautiful and expressive piece of music. It showcases Wagner's talent for melody and his ability to create a sense of emotional depth with minimal means. The piece is often performed as an encore or as a standalone work, and is a favorite of pianists and Wagner enthusiasts alike. Albumblatt, WWV 95 premiered in 1992, nearly 140 years after it was composed. The piece was first performed by the pianist Michael Ponti, who had discovered the manuscript in the archives of the Richard Wagner Museum in Bayreuth, Germany. Since then, the piece has been recorded by numerous pianists and has become a beloved addition to the repertoire of solo piano music.

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