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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2:45

'Let me in this ae night, H. 31a/61' is a choral work composed by Franz Joseph Haydn in 1784. The piece was premiered in the same year in Vienna, Austria. It is a four-movement work that is characterized by its use of Scottish folk melodies and its emotional depth. The first movement, marked "Adagio," begins with a solo soprano singing the opening line of the Scottish folk song "An gille dubh ciar-dhubhail" ("The dark-haired lad with the black hair"). The choir then enters, singing the same melody in unison. The movement is characterized by its slow tempo and mournful tone, which sets the emotional tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and energetic setting of the Scottish folk song "The Highland Watch." The choir sings the melody in unison, with the orchestra providing a lively accompaniment. The movement is characterized by its fast tempo and joyful tone, which provides a contrast to the mournful first movement. The third movement, marked "Adagio," is a setting of the Scottish folk song "The Lass of Patie's Mill." The choir sings the melody in unison, with the orchestra providing a gentle accompaniment. The movement is characterized by its slow tempo and tender tone, which provides a moment of emotional respite after the energetic second movement. The fourth and final movement, marked "Allegro," is a setting of the Scottish folk song "The Reel of Tullochgorum." The choir sings the melody in unison, with the orchestra providing a lively accompaniment. The movement is characterized by its fast tempo and joyful tone, which provides a rousing conclusion to the work. Overall, 'Let me in this ae night, H. 31a/61' is a masterful example of Haydn's ability to blend folk melodies with classical forms. The work is characterized by its emotional depth, which is conveyed through the use of Scottish folk melodies and Haydn's skillful orchestration.

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