Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1870 - 1872

Publication Date

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1873

Average_duration

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6:55

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Songs (4) from Bjørnson's Fiskerjenten, Op. 21' is a collection of four songs composed in 1871. The songs were premiered in the same year in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. The lyrics for the songs were written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, a Norwegian writer and poet. The first song in the collection is titled 'Det første møte' (The First Meeting). It is a duet for soprano and baritone and is characterized by its gentle and flowing melody. The second song is 'Halling' which is a lively and rhythmic dance song. The third song is 'Solveigs sang' (Solveig's Song) which is a solo for soprano. It is a melancholic and introspective song that is often considered one of Grieg's most famous compositions. The final song in the collection is 'Med en vandlilje' (With a Water Lily) which is a duet for soprano and baritone. It is a romantic and lyrical song that features a beautiful melody and rich harmonies. The songs in 'Songs (4) from Bjørnson's Fiskerjenten, Op. 21' are characterized by their use of Norwegian folk melodies and rhythms. Grieg was known for his use of folk music in his compositions, and these songs are no exception. The songs also feature Grieg's signature use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies. Overall, 'Songs (4) from Bjørnson's Fiskerjenten, Op. 21' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Grieg's talent for composing music that is both expressive and deeply rooted in Norwegian folk traditions.

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