Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1810

Average_duration

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2:05

Sehnsucht, Op. 83/2 is a solo piano piece composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1810. It is the second movement of his Fantasia in C major, Op. 83. The piece was premiered in Vienna in 1811, with Beethoven himself performing on the piano. Sehnsucht, which translates to "longing" or "yearning" in English, is a slow and melancholic piece that reflects Beethoven's own personal struggles and emotions. The piece is in the key of A-flat major and is marked Adagio. The piece begins with a simple and haunting melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and emotion. The middle section of the piece features a more complex and dramatic melody, with the left hand providing a steady and driving rhythm. The piece then returns to the original melody, with the left hand providing a more elaborate accompaniment. Sehnsucht is characterized by its use of chromaticism, which adds to the piece's sense of longing and yearning. The piece also features Beethoven's signature use of dynamic contrast, with sudden shifts from soft to loud and back again. The piece is a testament to Beethoven's ability to convey deep emotion through his music, and remains a beloved and popular piece in the piano repertoire.

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