Composer

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Johann Strauss I

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1847

Average_duration

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9:07

Johann Strauss I's "Schwedische Lieder, Op. 207" is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1846. The songs were premiered in Vienna on January 18, 1847, with the composer's wife, Jetty Treffz, as the soloist. The first song, "Die Schweden kommen," is a lively march that celebrates the arrival of the Swedish army in Vienna during the Thirty Years' War. The second song, "Die Schweden in Prag," is a melancholy ballad that tells the story of the Swedish occupation of Prague in 1648. The third song, "Die Schweden in Böhmen," is a lively dance tune that celebrates the Swedish victory over the Imperial army in Bohemia. The fourth song, "Die Schweden in Bayern," is a humorous song that tells the story of the Swedish invasion of Bavaria and the subsequent retreat of the Swedish army. The fifth song, "Die Schweden in Sachsen," is a romantic ballad that tells the story of a Swedish soldier who falls in love with a Saxon girl during the occupation of Saxony. The final song, "Die Schweden in Polen," is a lively polka that celebrates the Swedish victory over the Polish army in 1656. The "Schwedische Lieder" are characterized by their catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and colorful orchestration. Strauss's use of folk melodies and dance rhythms reflects his interest in the music of other cultures, and his ability to blend these elements with his own Viennese style is a testament to his skill as a composer. Overall, the "Schwedische Lieder" are a charming and entertaining collection of songs that showcase Johann Strauss I's talent for melody and orchestration.

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