Composer

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Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1919

Average_duration

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18:42

Movement_count

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4

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Jugend, Op. 139a is a composition for piano solo by Sigfrid Karg-Elert. It was composed in 1919 and premiered the same year in Leipzig, Germany. The piece consists of three movements and is approximately 15 minutes in length. The first movement, marked "Sehr lebhaft" (very lively), is a playful and energetic piece in 2/4 time. It features a lively melody in the right hand accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left hand. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a lyrical melody in the right hand and a flowing accompaniment in the left. The second movement, marked "Langsam und zart" (slow and tender), is a beautiful and expressive piece in 3/4 time. It features a gentle melody in the right hand accompanied by a delicate arpeggiated accompaniment in the left. The middle section of the movement is more dramatic, with a more intense melody in the right hand and a more complex accompaniment in the left. The third and final movement, marked "Sehr lebhaft" (very lively), is a lively and energetic piece in 6/8 time. It features a playful melody in the right hand accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with a lyrical melody in the right hand and a flowing accompaniment in the left. Overall, Jugend, Op. 139a is a charming and engaging work that showcases Karg-Elert's skill as a composer for the piano. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms, expressive melodies, and intricate harmonies, and is a testament to Karg-Elert's unique musical voice.

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