Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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11:52

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 86' in 1917. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on November 25, 1917, with Aino Ackté as the vocalist and the composer himself at the piano. The six songs are: 1. "Svarta rosor" (Black Roses) 2. "Var det en dröm?" (Was it a Dream?) 3. "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" (The Girl Returned from Meeting Her Lover) 4. "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" (Since Then I Have Asked No More) 5. "Våren flyktar hastigt" (Spring is Flying Swiftly) 6. "Men min fågel märks dock icke" (But My Bird is Nowhere to be Seen) The songs are characterized by Sibelius' signature style of lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. The texts are in Swedish, and the themes range from love and loss to nature and the passing of time. The first song, "Svarta rosor," is a melancholic reflection on lost love, while "Var det en dröm?" is a dreamy and ethereal piece that explores the blurred lines between reality and imagination. "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" tells the story of a girl who returns from a secret meeting with her lover, while "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" is a nostalgic reflection on a past love. "Våren flyktar hastigt" is a lively and energetic celebration of spring, while "Men min fågel märks dock icke" is a haunting and introspective piece that explores the idea of loss and absence. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 86' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Sibelius' mastery of melody and harmony. The work remains a beloved part of the composer's oeuvre and a staple of the art song repertoire.

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