Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1894

Publication Date

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1895

Average_duration

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14:33

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Barnlige Sange (7), Op. 61' is a collection of seven songs for voice and piano, composed in 1894. The premiere of the work took place in Oslo, Norway, on December 10, 1894, with Grieg himself accompanying the singer. The seven songs in the collection are: 1. Titran - a playful song about a little bird on the beach 2. Småtroll - a humorous song about mischievous trolls 3. Prinsessen - a gentle lullaby for a princess 4. Veslemøy - a song about a little girl and her cat 5. Solveigs sang - a melancholic song about a girl waiting for her lover 6. En svane - a beautiful song about a swan 7. Guten - a lively song about a boy and his adventures The songs in 'Barnlige Sange' are characterized by their simplicity and accessibility. Grieg wrote them with children in mind, and they are easy to sing and play. The melodies are catchy and memorable, and the piano accompaniments are straightforward and supportive. Despite their simplicity, the songs are still unmistakably Grieg. They are full of his trademark harmonies and use of Norwegian folk melodies. 'Solveigs sang' is a particularly beautiful example of Grieg's ability to create hauntingly beautiful melodies. Overall, 'Barnlige Sange (7), Op. 61' is a charming collection of songs that showcase Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both accessible and deeply moving.

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