Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1900

Average_duration

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3:34

'Night, TN ii/55' is a solo piano piece composed by the Russian composer Sergey Rachmaninov. The piece was composed in 1890 when Rachmaninov was just 17 years old. It was premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in 1890. 'Night, TN ii/55' is a single-movement piece that lasts approximately four minutes. The piece is characterized by its hauntingly beautiful melody and its use of rich harmonies. The piece is written in the key of E-flat minor and is marked "Andante" (moderately slow). The piece begins with a simple, yet haunting melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a rich accompaniment with its use of arpeggios and broken chords. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex and the harmonies become richer. The middle section of the piece features a more agitated melody played in the left hand while the right hand provides a more subdued accompaniment. The piece ends with a return to the original melody, played with even more richness and complexity than before. 'Night, TN ii/55' is a prime example of Rachmaninov's early style. The piece showcases his ability to create beautiful melodies and rich harmonies, as well as his skill in writing for the piano. The piece is often performed as a standalone work, but it is also sometimes included in larger collections of Rachmaninov's piano music.

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