Composer

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Amy Beach

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1893

Average_duration

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2:25

Ecstasy, Op. 19/2 is a solo piano piece composed by Amy Beach, an American composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1892 and premiered the same year in Boston. It is a part of a set of three pieces, which also includes Dreaming, Op. 15/3 and Fireflies, Op. 15/4. Ecstasy, Op. 19/2 is a romantic and expressive piece that showcases Beach's virtuosic piano writing. The piece is in the key of F-sharp minor and is in a ternary form, with a slow and lyrical opening section followed by a faster and more virtuosic middle section, and then returning to the opening theme. The piece is marked "Andante con moto" for the opening section and "Allegro con fuoco" for the middle section. The opening section of the piece is characterized by a flowing and lyrical melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The melody is expressive and emotional, with a sense of longing and yearning. The middle section of the piece is more virtuosic and energetic, with fast runs and arpeggios in both hands. The section builds to a climax before returning to the opening theme. Overall, Ecstasy, Op. 19/2 is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Beach's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is a testament to Beach's ability to write music that is both technically challenging and emotionally powerful.

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