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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1914

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 72' in 1917. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on December 14, 1918. The six songs are titled "Svarta rosor" (Black Roses), "Säv, säv, susa" (Reed, Reed, Sigh), "Var det en dröm?" (Was it a Dream?), "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" (The Girl Returned from Meeting Her Lover), "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" (Since Then I Have Asked No More), and "Demanten på marssnön" (The Diamond on the March Snow). The songs are characterized by Sibelius's use of Finnish folk melodies and his signature Romantic style. The first song, "Svarta rosor," is a melancholic piece that features a descending melody and a haunting piano accompaniment. "Säv, säv, susa" is a more upbeat song that features a lively piano accompaniment and a melody that mimics the sound of reeds blowing in the wind. "Var det en dröm?" is a tender love song that features a soaring melody and a delicate piano accompaniment. "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" is a dramatic piece that tells the story of a girl who has returned from meeting her lover. The song features a powerful melody and a driving piano accompaniment. "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" is a mournful piece that features a simple melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. The final song, "Demanten på marssnön," is a haunting piece that features a delicate melody and a shimmering piano accompaniment. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 72' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Sibelius's skill as a composer and his love for Finnish folk music. The songs are characterized by their emotional depth, soaring melodies, and haunting piano accompaniments.

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