Jan van Boom (1807−1872)

Beautés Musicales de la Scandinavie, Fantaisie No 4
[Fantasy over Danska folksången (The Danish folk song)]

opus 40 no. 4

Print
  • Year of composition: c. 1850-1860
  • Work category: Piano
  • Duration: Approx. 5-10 min

Examples of printed editions

B. Schott, Brussels

Description of work

Allegro C major 4/4 (C), Tempo di marcia e pomposo, 187 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.