Composer

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Nikolay Medtner

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1905 - 1907

Average_duration

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7:33

Movement_count

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2

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Nikolay Medtner's 'Fairy Tales (Märchen) (2) for piano, Op. 14' is a set of two pieces composed in 1904. The premiere of the work took place in Moscow in the same year. The two movements are titled 'Marchen' and 'Marchen-Tanz' respectively. The first movement, 'Marchen', is a slow and melancholic piece that begins with a simple melody in the right hand accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the piece gradually builds in intensity before returning to the original theme. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and the frequent use of dissonant chords, which create a sense of tension and unease. The second movement, 'Marchen-Tanz', is a lively and energetic piece that contrasts with the first movement. It begins with a fast and rhythmic melody in the right hand accompanied by a driving bass line in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations, and the piece builds in intensity before reaching a climactic section. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and its frequent changes in tempo and dynamics. Overall, 'Fairy Tales (Märchen) (2) for piano, Op. 14' is a work that showcases Medtner's skill as a composer and his ability to create contrasting moods and emotions within a single work. The use of chromaticism and dissonance in the first movement creates a sense of melancholy and unease, while the lively and energetic second movement provides a sense of contrast and release.

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