Gustaf Hägg (1867−1925)

(Fem pianostycken) Op. 21 [(Five pieces for piano) Op. 21]

opus 21 no. 1-5

Print

No. 1: Impromptu-Scherzo
No. 2: Nocturne
No. 3: Albumblad
No. 4: Ballad
No. 5: Humoresk

  • Year of composition: No. 1-3: 1899, 4-5: 1900 (according to Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon)
  • Work category: Piano
  • Dedication: According to printed score
    No. 1: To Edvard Liljewalch
    No. 2: To Carl Edvard Hector
    No. 3: To Sigurd Carlsson
    No. 4: To Miss Aurora Molander
    No. 5: To Victor Viklund
  • Duration: Approx. 15-20 min

Examples of printed editions

Elkan & Schildknecht, E. & S. 2003

Description of work

No. 1: Allegro ma non troppo C major - G major - C major 3/4 - 2/4 - 3/4
No. 2: Andante con molto espressione F major 4/4 (C)
No. 3: Allegretto e capriccioso G major 2/4
No. 4: Moderato tranquillo C minor - C major 4/4 (C)
No. 5: Allegro moderato E-flat major - B-flat major - E-flat major 3/4