Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1917

Average_duration

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8:35

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 88' in 1917. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on November 25, 1918. The six songs are: 1. "Venematka" (Boat Journey) 2. "Kaiutar" (Echo Nymph) 3. "Sydämeni laulu" (Song of My Heart) 4. "Kun päivä paistaa" (When the Sun Shines) 5. "Se'n harmaa kivi" (That Grey Stone) 6. "Kevätlinnuille" (To Spring Birds) The songs are characterized by Sibelius's signature use of Finnish folk melodies and his ability to evoke the natural world through music. The first song, "Venematka," is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the excitement of a boat journey. "Kaiutar" is a haunting and ethereal song that features a soaring vocal line and delicate piano accompaniment. "Sydämeni laulu" is perhaps the most famous of the six songs, with its soaring melody and heartfelt lyrics about the power of music to soothe the soul. "Kun päivä paistaa" is a bright and cheerful song that celebrates the joy of sunshine and the beauty of nature. "Se'n harmaa kivi" is a more introspective piece, with a melancholy melody that reflects on the transience of life. Finally, "Kevätlinnuille" is a joyful and celebratory song that welcomes the arrival of spring and the return of the birds. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 88' is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Sibelius's mastery of melody and his ability to capture the essence of the natural world through music.

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