Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Apr 3, 1829

Publication Date

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1830

Average_duration

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1:59

"Wartend, Op. 9/3" is a solo piano piece composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1829. It is the third movement of his "Lieder ohne Worte" (Songs Without Words) Op. 9, a collection of eight short piano pieces. The premiere of the Op. 9 collection was in Leipzig in 1832, with Mendelssohn himself playing the piano. "Wartend" means "waiting" in German, and the piece is characterized by a sense of anticipation and longing. It is written in the key of A minor and has a moderate tempo. The piece begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by broken chords in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity as it progresses. The middle section of the piece features a more complex and dramatic melody, with the left hand providing a driving rhythm. The piece then returns to the original melody, but with added ornamentation and a more elaborate accompaniment. The piece ends with a quiet and contemplative coda. Overall, "Wartend" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Mendelssohn's skill as a composer. Its melancholic and introspective nature makes it a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike.

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