Composer

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Ingvar Lidholm

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1940 - 1945

Average_duration

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6:07

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

'Songs (3) for mezzo-soprano & strings' is a composition by Swedish composer Ingvar Lidholm. The piece was composed in 1953 and premiered the same year in Stockholm, Sweden. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The Nightingale," is a slow and melancholic piece that features the mezzo-soprano singing a mournful melody over a soft and delicate string accompaniment. The movement is characterized by its use of long, sustained notes and a sense of longing and sadness. The second movement, titled "The Wind," is a more lively and energetic piece that features a faster tempo and a more rhythmic string accompaniment. The mezzo-soprano sings a more upbeat melody that is characterized by its use of staccato notes and a sense of movement and energy. The third and final movement, titled "The Sea," is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a more complex and intricate string accompaniment. The mezzo-soprano sings a haunting melody that is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and a sense of mystery and intrigue. Overall, 'Songs (3) for mezzo-soprano & strings' is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Lidholm's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of contrasting moods and tempos, as well as its intricate and complex string accompaniment.

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