Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1795

Average_duration

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2:20

"As I cam down by yon castle wa" is a Scottish folk song arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn. The composition is also known as "The Bonnie Lass o' Ballochmyle" and is cataloged as H. 31a/114. The piece was composed in 1791 and premiered in London in the same year. The composition is a set of variations on the Scottish folk song. The piece is in the key of G major and is written for solo voice and piano. The piece consists of six variations, each with its own unique character and style. The variations range from slow and lyrical to fast and lively. The first variation is a simple and straightforward setting of the melody. The second variation is more complex, with the piano accompaniment featuring a series of arpeggios and runs. The third variation is slower and more lyrical, with the piano accompaniment featuring a series of broken chords. The fourth variation is faster and more lively, with the piano accompaniment featuring a series of rapid arpeggios. The fifth variation is a dramatic and intense setting of the melody. The piano accompaniment features a series of powerful chords and runs. The final variation is a lively and energetic setting of the melody. The piano accompaniment features a series of rapid arpeggios and runs. Overall, "As I cam down by yon castle wa" is a beautiful and engaging composition that showcases Haydn's skill as a composer. The piece is a testament to Haydn's ability to take a simple folk song and transform it into a complex and engaging work of art.

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