Composer

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Knudåge Riisager

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1939

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Tolv med Posten, Op. 37 is a ballet suite composed by Danish composer Knudåge Riisager. The piece was composed in 1941 and premiered on November 7, 1941, at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. The ballet was choreographed by Harald Lander and the scenario was written by Svend Rindom. The suite consists of twelve movements, each representing a different month of the year. The movements are titled January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Each movement is characterized by its own unique musical style and mood, reflecting the changing seasons and the events and activities associated with each month. The suite opens with the January movement, which is characterized by a slow and somber melody that reflects the cold and dark winter months. The February movement is more lively and upbeat, reflecting the anticipation of spring. The March movement is characterized by a fast and energetic rhythm, reflecting the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. The April movement is more subdued, reflecting the calm and peacefulness of the spring season. The May movement is characterized by a joyful and celebratory melody, reflecting the arrival of summer and the beginning of outdoor activities. The June movement is more romantic and dreamy, reflecting the warm and lazy days of summer. The July movement is characterized by a lively and festive rhythm, reflecting the excitement and energy of summer festivals and events. The August movement is more relaxed and contemplative, reflecting the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The September movement is characterized by a melancholic and reflective melody, reflecting the changing colors of the leaves and the approach of winter. The October movement is more dramatic and intense, reflecting the arrival of autumn storms and the changing of the seasons. The November movement is characterized by a slow and mournful melody, reflecting the cold and dark days of late autumn. The suite concludes with the December movement, which is characterized by a festive and joyful melody, reflecting the holiday season and the arrival of winter. Overall, Tolv med Posten, Op. 37 is a beautiful and evocative ballet suite that captures the changing seasons and the moods and emotions associated with each month of the year. Riisager's use of different musical styles and rhythms creates a rich and varied musical landscape that is both engaging and emotionally resonant.

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