Palmgren, Selim : Sun and Clouds "Februari Mot Ijuset(February/Towards light)" Op.102-2
Work Overview
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:1 min 40 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (1)
Author : Watanabe, Maiko
Last Updated: November 14, 2024
[Open]
Author : Watanabe, Maiko
This piece of music vividly reflects the sentiments of Nordic people, who long for the coming spring and yearn for the sun during the harsh winter.
From measures 1 to 8, the half-note chords in the left hand gradually ascend, obscuring the tonality. The right hand is cyclical, subtly repeating ascending and descending motions in quarter notes. From measure 9, the note B (H) is sustained in the low register. Chords are struck repeatedly in the inner voices, increasing the tension. Chords in the high register slowly ascend in half notes. The music modulates from B major to C major, then ascends in half notes before descending to F major.
From measure 20, it modulates to A-flat major, wriggling upwards by seconds in eighth notes and moving towards exultation. From measure 24, it modulates to D-flat major, powerfully ascending in triplets. In measures 28-29, chords are powerfully struck repeatedly, reaching a climax.
From measure 30, it becomes a Coda, modulating to F major. The bass descends B-A-G-F-C-D-C, returning to the tonic chord, and the piece concludes magnificently with a tremolo on F.
PTNA & Partner Channel Videos(0items)
Sheet Music
Scores List (1)

(株)全音楽譜出版社