Grieg Lyric Pieces Op.12 No.2 Vals

Played on Yamaha YDP 164

The mini Valse by Grieg again demonstrates the fondness of miniature composition of this composer. The piece is in standard ternary form (ABA-coda). Part A features a vibrant dance made with small steps, and is mainly in A minor. Part B, which is in A major, features a soothing and smooth motion of the dancer. After that, the piece returns to Part A again with almost no modification. Finally the piece ends with a small coda based on material in Part B, with a subtle ending in a minor.