Composer

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Franz Schubert

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Compose Date

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1816

Average_duration

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2:09

Franz Schubert's 'Allegretto moderato for piano in C major (fragment), D. 347' is a short piano piece that was composed in 1816. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written in the summer of that year. The piece was never completed, and only a fragment of it survives. The 'Allegretto moderato' is a single-movement work that lasts for just over a minute. It is written in C major and has a moderate tempo. The piece begins with a simple, yet charming melody that is played by the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The melody is then repeated with some variations, and the left hand becomes more active, adding some rhythmic interest. The middle section of the piece is more dramatic and features a more complex melody. The left hand plays a series of arpeggios that create a sense of tension and anticipation. The melody then returns, but this time it is played in a higher register, giving it a brighter and more joyful character. The 'Allegretto moderato' ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a gentle close. The melody is played one last time, but this time it is accompanied by a series of descending arpeggios that create a sense of finality. Despite its brevity and unfinished state, the 'Allegretto moderato' is a charming and delightful piece that showcases Schubert's gift for melody and his ability to create a sense of mood and atmosphere with just a few simple musical gestures. It is a testament to Schubert's genius that even a fragment of his music can be so captivating and memorable.

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