Jan van Boom (1807−1872)
Beautés Musicales de la Scandinavie, Fantaisie No 5
[Fantasy on 'I skogen' (In the forest) by J.A. Josephson]
op. 40 no. 5
- Year of composition: c. 1850-1860
- Work category: Piano
- Duration: Approx. 10-15 min
Examples of printed editions
B. Schott, Brussels
Description of work
Un poco lento A-flat major, B minor, G-flat major, D major 4/4 (C), Poco andante, Poco andante con espressivo, 188 bars
Work comment
The cover states "Dans le Style moderne et d'une difficultée modérée". Compared to the opera paraphrases by Liszt, van Boom's 'Beautés Musicales de la Scandinavie' might be considered moderately advanced. However, they require a highly accomplished pianist. These pieces are challenging, but the work effort is well worth the while as the music is both moving and entertaining.