Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

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ca. 1830 - 1834

Publication Date

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1835

Average_duration

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3:14

Felix Mendelssohn composed his 'Song Without Words for piano No. 12 in F sharp minor, Op. 30/6 Venetianisches Gondellied' in 1837. The piece was premiered in Leipzig in the same year. The 'Venetianisches Gondellied' is part of Mendelssohn's collection of 'Songs Without Words', which consists of eight volumes of short piano pieces. The collection was published between 1832 and 1845 and became one of Mendelssohn's most popular works. The 'Venetianisches Gondellied' is a slow and lyrical piece that captures the peaceful and romantic atmosphere of a gondola ride in Venice. The piece is in ternary form, with a melancholic and introspective opening section followed by a more lively and rhythmic middle section. The opening section is characterized by a flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The middle section features a more rhythmic and dance-like melody, with a syncopated accompaniment in the left hand. The piece ends with a return to the opening section, but with a more subdued and introspective mood. The 'Venetianisches Gondellied' is a prime example of Mendelssohn's gift for melody and his ability to evoke a specific mood or atmosphere through music. The piece is also notable for its use of arpeggiated chords and syncopated rhythms, which were innovative techniques at the time. The 'Venetianisches Gondellied' remains a popular and beloved piece in the piano repertoire, and is often performed in recitals and competitions.

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