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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before 1792

Average_duration

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1:07

"Jamie come try me" is a Scottish folk song arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn. The composition is cataloged as H. 31a/79 in the Hoboken-Verzeichnis, a comprehensive catalog of Haydn's works. The composition was likely composed in the late 1790s or early 1800s. The composition is a set of variations on the Scottish folk song "Jamie come try me." The song tells the story of a young woman who challenges her lover, Jamie, to come and try to win her heart. The melody is simple and catchy, with a distinctive Scottish lilt. Haydn's arrangement of the song is for voice and piano. The composition consists of a theme and six variations. Each variation explores a different aspect of the melody, with Haydn adding his own flourishes and embellishments. The variations range from simple and straightforward to complex and virtuosic. The first variation is a simple embellishment of the melody, with the piano adding a few extra notes and trills. The second variation is more complex, with the piano adding a counterpoint to the melody. The third variation is a playful and lighthearted variation, with the piano imitating the sound of a Scottish bagpipe. The fourth variation is a slow and mournful variation, with the piano adding a melancholy accompaniment to the melody. The fifth variation is a fast and virtuosic variation, with the piano adding a flurry of notes and runs. The final variation is a triumphant and joyful variation, with the piano adding a grandiose accompaniment to the melody. Overall, "Jamie come try me" is a charming and delightful composition that showcases Haydn's skill as a composer and arranger. The composition is a testament to Haydn's ability to take a simple folk melody and transform it into a complex and nuanced work of art.

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