Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Compose Date

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1898-1905

Publication Date

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1905

Average_duration

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1:43

"Resignation (Stimmungen No. 1), Op. 73/1" is a solo piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1895. It is the first of a set of six pieces titled "Stimmungen" (Moods) and is one of Grieg's last works for solo piano. The piece premiered on November 22, 1895, in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Grieg himself performing. It was later published in 1896 by Peters Edition. "Resignation" is a slow and melancholic piece, with a tempo marking of "Andante con moto." It is written in the key of E-flat minor and has a simple ABA form. The A section features a mournful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The B section is more agitated, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The A section returns at the end, but with a slightly altered melody. The piece is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and unease. The melody is also notable for its use of descending intervals, which add to the melancholic mood of the piece. Overall, "Resignation" is a haunting and introspective work that showcases Grieg's skill at creating evocative and emotional music.

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