Composer

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Sergei Taneyev

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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25:30

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Sergei Taneyev's 'Romances (10) for voice & piano, Op. 17' is a collection of ten songs composed between 1882 and 1883. The work was premiered in Moscow in 1884, with Taneyev himself accompanying the singer. The songs are set to poems by various Russian poets, including Pushkin, Lermontov, and Tyutchev. The first song, "The Nightingale," is a lively and playful piece that showcases Taneyev's skillful use of rhythm and melody. The second song, "The Rose," is a more contemplative piece that features a beautiful piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The third song, "The Pine Tree," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the melancholy of the Russian landscape. The fourth song, "The Dream," is a delicate and ethereal piece that features a soaring vocal line and a gentle piano accompaniment. The fifth song, "The Brook," is a lively and playful piece that captures the joy and energy of a babbling brook. The sixth song, "The Night," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the mystery and magic of the night. The seventh song, "The Cloud," is a contemplative piece that features a beautiful piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The eighth song, "The Wind," is a lively and playful piece that captures the energy and movement of the wind. The ninth song, "The Sun," is a joyful and uplifting piece that celebrates the warmth and light of the sun. The final song, "The Sea," is a powerful and dramatic piece that captures the majesty and power of the sea. The song features a soaring vocal line and a dramatic piano accompaniment that builds to a thrilling climax. Overall, Taneyev's 'Romances (10) for voice & piano, Op. 17' is a beautiful and varied collection of songs that showcases the composer's skillful use of melody, rhythm, and harmony. The songs are set to a variety of poems that capture the beauty and mystery of the Russian landscape, and the piano accompaniments are both delicate and powerful, providing the perfect backdrop for the soaring vocal lines.

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