Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1866

Publication Date

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1869

Average_duration

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1:57

Gabriel Fauré's 'Dans les ruines d'une abbaye in A major, Op. 2/1' is a piano piece that was composed in 1865 when Fauré was just 20 years old. The piece was premiered in 1866 at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante molto moderato" and is in A major. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with a more complex accompaniment. The middle section of the movement is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and a more forceful melody. The movement ends with a return to the original melody, played softly and delicately. The second movement is marked "Allegro molto" and is in A minor. It is a lively and energetic scherzo with a playful melody that is passed between the hands. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more lyrical melody. The movement ends with a return to the playful melody of the beginning. The third movement is marked "Andante" and is in A major. It is a gentle and melancholic piece with a simple melody that is played softly and delicately. The middle section of the movement is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and a more forceful melody. The movement ends with a return to the original melody, played softly and delicately. Overall, 'Dans les ruines d'une abbaye' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Fauré's early talent as a composer. The piece is characterized by its simple melodies, delicate accompaniments, and subtle shifts in mood and tempo.

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