Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1896-1897

Publication Date

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1897

Average_duration

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1:30

Edvard Grieg's 'Gjendines bådnlåt (Gjendine's Cradle Song), Op. 66/19' is a beautiful lullaby that was composed in 1895. It was premiered on 22nd December 1895 in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. The piece is a part of Grieg's 'Lyric Pieces', which is a collection of solo piano works. 'Gjendines bådnlåt' is a slow and gentle piece that is meant to be played softly and delicately. The piece is in the key of G major and has a simple, yet beautiful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The piece is written in 3/4 time and has a tempo marking of Andante. The piece is divided into two main sections, with a short coda at the end. The first section is marked by a soft and gentle melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand plays a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords. The second section is marked by a slight change in the melody, which becomes slightly more complex. The left hand also becomes more active, playing a more complex accompaniment that consists of arpeggios. The coda is a short section that brings the piece to a gentle close. It consists of a simple melody that is played softly and delicately. The piece ends with a soft and gentle chord that fades away into silence. 'Gjendines bådnlåt' is a beautiful piece that is characterized by its simplicity and gentle nature. It is a perfect lullaby that is meant to soothe and calm the listener. The piece is a testament to Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to create beautiful and memorable melodies.

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