Composer

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Karol Szymanowski

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1900 - 1902

Average_duration

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13:08

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Karol Szymanowski's 'Songs (6), Op. 2' is a collection of six art songs composed in 1901-1902. The premiere of the work took place in Warsaw in 1902. The songs are written for voice and piano and are characterized by their lyrical and expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and colorful piano accompaniments. The first song, 'The Nightingale', is a setting of a poem by Tadeusz Miciński. It is a delicate and atmospheric piece, with the piano evoking the sound of the nightingale's song. The second song, 'The Sleepless Night', is a more dramatic and intense piece, with the piano providing a restless and agitated accompaniment to the voice. The third song, 'The Fountain', is a setting of a poem by Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer. It is a lush and romantic piece, with the piano evoking the sound of the fountain and the voice singing of love and longing. The fourth song, 'The Sorrow of Love', is a melancholy and introspective piece, with the piano providing a mournful accompaniment to the voice. The fifth song, 'The Night', is a setting of a poem by Julian Tuwim. It is a haunting and atmospheric piece, with the piano evoking the darkness and mystery of the night. The final song, 'The Lullaby', is a gentle and soothing piece, with the piano providing a soft and comforting accompaniment to the voice. Overall, 'Songs (6), Op. 2' is a beautiful and expressive collection of art songs that showcases Szymanowski's lyrical and harmonic gifts. The songs are characterized by their rich and colorful piano accompaniments, which provide a vivid and evocative backdrop to the voice. The collection is a testament to Szymanowski's early talent as a composer and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and aesthetically pleasing.

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