Composer

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Oskar Merikanto

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Oskar Merikanto's 'Songs for voice & piano, Op. 83' is a collection of 12 songs composed between 1915 and 1916. The premiere of the work took place in Helsinki, Finland, in 1916. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment, and the lyrics are in Finnish. The first movement of the collection is titled 'Kevätlaulu' (Spring Song) and is characterized by its light and airy melody, which captures the essence of spring. The second movement, 'Kesäyö' (Summer Night), is a romantic and dreamy song that evokes the feeling of a warm summer night. The third movement, 'Syyslaulu' (Autumn Song), is a melancholic and reflective piece that captures the mood of autumn. The fourth movement, 'Talviyö' (Winter Night), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the stillness and beauty of a winter night. The fifth movement, 'Kevätlinnuille' (To the Spring Birds), is a joyful and playful song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The sixth movement, 'Kesäilta' (Summer Evening), is a romantic and nostalgic song that captures the feeling of a warm summer evening. The seventh movement, 'Syyskuu' (September), is a melancholic and reflective song that captures the mood of the autumn month. The eighth movement, 'Talvi-iltana' (On a Winter Evening), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the beauty and stillness of a winter evening. The ninth movement, 'Kevätlaulajalle' (To the Spring Singer), is a joyful and celebratory song that welcomes the arrival of spring. The tenth movement, 'Kesäyön unelma' (Summer Night's Dream), is a romantic and dreamy song that captures the feeling of a warm summer night. The eleventh movement, 'Syyslaululle' (To an Autumn Song), is a melancholic and reflective piece that captures the mood of autumn. The final movement, 'Talven tulo' (The Arrival of Winter), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the beauty and stillness of the winter season. Overall, 'Songs for voice & piano, Op. 83' is a collection of beautifully crafted songs that capture the essence of the four seasons. The melodies are light and airy, yet haunting and atmospheric, and the lyrics are reflective and nostalgic. The collection is a testament to Oskar Merikanto's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the mood and essence of the natural world.

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