Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1864 - 1878

Publication Date

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1878

Average_duration

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11:49

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Album Leaves (4) for piano, Op. 28' is a collection of four short pieces for solo piano. The composition was completed in 1868 and premiered in the same year in Copenhagen, Denmark. The four movements are titled Allegretto con moto, Allegro moderato, Allegro scherzando, and Allegro moderato. The first movement, Allegretto con moto, is a gentle and lyrical piece with a flowing melody. The second movement, Allegro moderato, is more lively and energetic, with a playful and rhythmic character. The third movement, Allegro scherzando, is a fast and light-hearted scherzo, with a lively and dance-like quality. The final movement, Allegro moderato, is a more subdued and introspective piece, with a melancholic and reflective character. The 'Album Leaves' are characteristic of Grieg's style, with their use of folk melodies and rhythms, and their emphasis on lyricism and emotional expression. The pieces are relatively simple in structure and technique, but they are full of charm and character, and they showcase Grieg's gift for melody and harmony. Overall, the 'Album Leaves (4) for piano, Op. 28' are a delightful and accessible collection of piano pieces, which are well-suited for intermediate-level pianists and for those who appreciate Grieg's unique style and musical voice.

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