Fredrika Wickman (1852-)

Vårminnen från Italien, Fyra genrestycken [Spring memories from Italy. Four genre pieces]

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1. I Genzano: Allegretto
2. I Venedig: Moderato con moto
3. I Neapel. Tarantella: Allegro con fuoco
4. I Milano: Moderato

  • Year of composition: Mid 1870s
  • Work category: Piano
  • Duration: Approx. 15-20 min
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Det Kongelige Bibliotek [The Royal Danish Library], Copenhagen, Denmark

Description of work

1. I Genzano [In Genzano]: Allegretto G major 2/4
2. I Venedig [In Venice]: Moderato con moto G minor 3/8
3. I Neapel [In Naples] Tarantella: Allegro con fuoco D minor 2/4
4. I Milano [In Milan]: Moderato A major 3/4

Work comment

Under the title of the respective movements there are somewhat more detailed descriptions of their contents:
Movement no. 1. I Genzano [In Genzano] (most likely referring to Genzano di Roma, a small town situated in the Monti Sabini). Festively-dressed countryfolk from the neighbourhood rushing to celebrate the famous flower festival. Grand church procession.
No. 2. I Venedig [In Venice] (The gondolier singing in his boat)
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No. 3. I Neapel [In Naples]. Tarantella.

No. 4. I Milano [In Milan]. Moonlight evening at the "Piazza del Duomo". Bell ringing. Funeral procession with adequate music, and songs sung by monks and altar boys.