Composer

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Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1902

Average_duration

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2:55

"Romance du soir, Op. 118" is a solo piano piece composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. It was composed in 1889 and premiered the same year in Paris. The piece is part of a set of six pieces for piano, collectively known as "Six Fugues, Op. 161." The piece is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melody, which is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a simple accompaniment. The melody is reminiscent of a romantic serenade, with its gentle and flowing phrases. The piece is written in the key of E-flat major and is in a slow tempo, giving it a dreamy and introspective quality. The piece is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked "Andantino," and it features the main melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment with broken chords and arpeggios. The second section is marked "Poco più lento," and it features a new melody played in the left hand. The right hand provides a counter-melody that weaves in and out of the left-hand melody. The third section is marked "Tempo I," and it returns to the main melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a more complex accompaniment, with a series of arpeggios and chords that add depth and richness to the piece. Overall, "Romance du soir, Op. 118" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Saint-Saëns' skill as a composer. Its gentle melody and dreamy quality make it a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike.

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