Composer

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Lowell Liebermann

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Compose Date

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1990

Average_duration

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6:39

Nocturne No. 2, Op. 31 is a solo piano piece composed by American composer Lowell Liebermann. The piece was composed in 1987 and premiered the same year by pianist Jeffrey Biegel. The Nocturne No. 2, Op. 31 is a single movement piece that is approximately 6 minutes in length. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melodies, which are contrasted by more virtuosic and technically demanding passages. The piece is written in the key of B-flat minor and is marked "Andante con moto" (moderately slow with motion). The piece begins with a hauntingly beautiful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggiated figure in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and complexity. The middle section of the piece features a more technically demanding passage, with rapid arpeggios and runs in both hands. This section gradually builds in intensity before returning to the opening melody, which is now played with even greater expressiveness and emotion. Overall, the Nocturne No. 2, Op. 31 is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Liebermann's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically demanding and emotionally engaging. The piece has become a popular choice for pianists and has been recorded by numerous artists.

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