Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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2:41

Movement_count

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4

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold's 'Kleine Karikaturen (4), Op. 19' is a set of four short character pieces for piano. The work was composed in 1917 when Korngold was just 20 years old and premiered the same year in Vienna. The first movement, 'Der Schreihals' (The Screamer), is a lively and energetic piece that features rapid, staccato passages and sudden dynamic shifts. The second movement, 'Der Schelm' (The Rascal), is a playful and mischievous piece that features syncopated rhythms and unexpected harmonic twists. The third movement, 'Der Liebesbrief' (The Love Letter), is a tender and romantic piece that features a lyrical melody and delicate, flowing accompaniment. The final movement, 'Der Abschied' (The Farewell), is a melancholy and introspective piece that features a mournful melody and somber harmonies. Overall, 'Kleine Karikaturen (4), Op. 19' showcases Korngold's early compositional style, which is characterized by a blend of Romanticism and modernism. The work is notable for its virtuosic piano writing, colorful harmonies, and expressive melodies.

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