Composer

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Fanny Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1841

Average_duration

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2:39

Fanny Mendelssohn's 'Das Jahr' is a cycle of twelve character pieces for solo piano, each representing a month of the year. The cycle was composed in 1841 and premiered in Berlin in 1842. The piece for the month of May is titled 'Frühlingslied' (Spring Song). The piece is in A major and is marked 'Allegretto grazioso'. It begins with a delicate and flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple and repetitive left-hand pattern. The melody is reminiscent of birdsong and the gentle breeze of spring. The middle section of the piece is more dramatic, with a sudden shift to the minor key and a more forceful rhythm. This section represents the occasional storms that can occur during the spring season. The piece ends with a return to the original melody, now with added ornamentation and a more elaborate accompaniment. Overall, 'Frühlingslied' is a charming and lyrical piece that captures the essence of spring. It showcases Fanny Mendelssohn's skill as a composer and her ability to create evocative and expressive music for the piano.

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