Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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4:36

"Märchenbilder, No. 6, The Brave little tailor, Op. 3/6" is a composition by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a prominent Austrian composer of the early 20th century. The piece was composed in 1910, when Korngold was just 13 years old, and was premiered in Vienna the same year. The composition is part of a set of six pieces for piano entitled "Märchenbilder" (Fairy Tale Pictures), which were inspired by various fairy tales and folk stories. "The Brave little tailor" is the sixth and final piece in the set, and is based on the popular German fairy tale of the same name. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different scene from the story. The first movement, marked "Allegro moderato," depicts the tailor's encounter with seven flies, which he cleverly kills and then boasts about to the king. The music is playful and light-hearted, with a bouncy rhythm and whimsical melodies. The second movement, marked "Andante," represents the tailor's encounter with a giant, whom he defeats by tricking him into thinking he is stronger than he really is. The music is more subdued and contemplative, with a mournful melody that gradually builds in intensity. The final movement, marked "Allegro vivace," depicts the tailor's triumph over the giant and his subsequent marriage to the princess. The music is triumphant and celebratory, with a lively rhythm and soaring melodies. Overall, "Märchenbilder, No. 6, The Brave little tailor, Op. 3/6" is a charming and whimsical composition that showcases Korngold's early talent as a composer. The piece is notable for its playful melodies, clever use of rhythm, and evocative depictions of the various scenes from the fairy tale.

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