Composer

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Christian Sinding

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1900

Danske viser og sange (14), Op.50 is a collection of songs composed by Christian Sinding, a Norwegian composer, pianist, and conductor. The collection was composed in 1905 and premiered the same year. It consists of 14 songs, each with its own unique melody and lyrics. The first movement of the collection is titled "Jeg ser de bøgelyse øer" (I see the beech-light islands) and is a slow, melancholic song that sets the tone for the rest of the collection. The second movement, "Søvnen" (Sleep), is a lullaby that is gentle and soothing. The third movement, "Solskin og skygge" (Sunshine and Shadow), is a lively and upbeat song that celebrates the joys of life. The fourth movement, "Sørgemarsch" (Funeral March), is a somber and mournful song that reflects on the sadness of death. The fifth movement, "Sang til Danmark" (Song to Denmark), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Denmark. The sixth movement, "Sommernat" (Summer Night), is a romantic and dreamy song that captures the magic of a summer evening. The seventh movement, "Ved en ung hustrus båre" (At the bier of a young wife), is a heartbreaking song that mourns the loss of a young woman. The eighth movement, "Sang til Norge" (Song to Norway), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Norway. The ninth movement, "Ved en ung mands båre" (At the bier of a young man), is a somber and mournful song that reflects on the sadness of death. The tenth movement, "Sang til Sverige" (Song to Sweden), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Sweden. The eleventh movement, "Sang til Finland" (Song to Finland), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Finland. The twelfth movement, "Sang til Island" (Song to Iceland), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Iceland. The thirteenth movement, "Sang til Færøyene" (Song to the Faroe Islands), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of the Faroe Islands. The final movement, "Sang til Grønland" (Song to Greenland), is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and strength of Greenland. Overall, Danske viser og sange (14), Op.50 is a collection of songs that celebrates the beauty and strength of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. The collection is characterized by its diverse range of melodies and lyrics, which capture the many different moods and emotions of life.

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