Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1925

Average_duration

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6:00

"Scène d'amour" is a composition by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was composed in 1903 and premiered on November 25, 1904, in Helsinki, Finland. The piece is part of the incidental music that Sibelius composed for the play "Kuolema" (Death) by his brother-in-law, Arvid Järnefelt. "Scène d'amour" is a single movement piece that lasts approximately six minutes. It is a slow and romantic piece that features a lush and expressive melody played by the strings. The melody is accompanied by a delicate and intricate piano part that adds to the overall atmosphere of the piece. The piece begins with a soft and gentle introduction played by the piano. The strings then enter with the main melody, which is played in a slow and expressive manner. The melody is then passed between the different sections of the orchestra, with each section adding their own unique color and texture to the piece. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more intense and passionate, with the strings playing with more energy and the piano adding more complex and intricate accompaniment. The piece then reaches a climax, with the full orchestra playing together in a powerful and emotional crescendo. Overall, "Scène d'amour" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Sibelius' skill as a composer. It is a perfect example of his ability to create music that is both romantic and powerful, and it remains a popular piece in the classical repertoire to this day.

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