Composer

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1866

Publication Date

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1866

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Songs (4), Op. 4' is a collection of four songs composed in 1865. The premiere of the songs took place in 1866 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The four songs are titled 'The Clouds Begin to Scatter', 'The Nightingale Sings', 'The Rose Enslaves the Nightingale', and 'The Lark Sings Louder'. The first song, 'The Clouds Begin to Scatter', is a lively and cheerful piece that captures the joy of a sunny day after a long period of rain. The second song, 'The Nightingale Sings', is a romantic and melancholic piece that describes the beauty of a nightingale's song and the longing it evokes. The third song, 'The Rose Enslaves the Nightingale', is a passionate and dramatic piece that tells the story of a nightingale who falls in love with a rose and is ultimately destroyed by its thorns. The final song, 'The Lark Sings Louder', is a triumphant and uplifting piece that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy of life. Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Songs (4), Op. 4' showcase his skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of nature and human emotion in his music. The songs are characterized by their rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and vivid imagery. They are also notable for their use of Russian folk melodies and rhythms, which give them a distinct national flavor. Overall, 'Songs (4), Op. 4' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Rimsky-Korsakov's talent as a composer and his deep connection to the natural world.

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