Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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3:11

"Abends am Strand" (Evening at the Beach) is a solo piano piece composed by Robert Schumann in 1840. It is the third piece in his Opus 45 set of piano pieces titled "Faschingsschwank aus Wien" (Carnival Jest from Vienna). The set was composed during Schumann's time in Vienna and premiered in Leipzig in 1841. "Abends am Strand" is a slow and introspective piece, with a melancholic and nostalgic character. It is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Andantino" (moderately slow). The piece is in ternary form, with a lyrical and expressive A section followed by a more agitated and dramatic B section, before returning to the A section. The A section begins with a simple and delicate melody in the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with added ornamentation and a more elaborate accompaniment. The B section is more turbulent, with a faster and more rhythmic melody in the right hand, accompanied by a series of chords in the left hand. The section builds to a climax before returning to the A section, which is now played with even more expressiveness and ornamentation. Overall, "Abends am Strand" is a beautiful and evocative piece that captures the mood of a peaceful evening at the beach. Schumann's use of melody, harmony, and texture creates a sense of nostalgia and longing, while also conveying a sense of calm and tranquility. It is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically impressive.

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