Composer

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Erik Chisholm

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Air

Average_duration

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11:31

Scottish Airs is a composition by Erik Chisholm, a Scottish composer, pianist, and conductor. The piece was composed in 1941 and premiered in Glasgow on November 26, 1942. It is a suite of six movements, each based on a traditional Scottish folk tune. The first movement, "The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie," is a lively and energetic piece in 6/8 time. The melody is introduced by the piano and then taken up by the strings. The second movement, "The Lass o' Patie's Mill," is a slower, more contemplative piece in 3/4 time. The melody is played by the strings and then taken up by the piano. The third movement, "The Flowers of the Forest," is a mournful piece in 4/4 time. The melody is played by the strings and then taken up by the piano. The fourth movement, "The Bluebells of Scotland," is a lively and cheerful piece in 6/8 time. The melody is introduced by the piano and then taken up by the strings. The fifth movement, "The Cockle Gatherer," is a slow and melancholy piece in 3/4 time. The melody is played by the strings and then taken up by the piano. The final movement, "The De'il's Awa' wi' the Exciseman," is a lively and energetic piece in 6/8 time. The melody is introduced by the piano and then taken up by the strings. Overall, Scottish Airs is a beautiful and evocative piece of music that captures the spirit of traditional Scottish folk music. Chisholm's use of the piano and strings creates a rich and varied sound that perfectly complements the melodies of the folk tunes. The suite is a testament to Chisholm's skill as a composer and his love for his native Scotland.

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