Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1803

Average_duration

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1:35

'Hob y deri dando (Away My Herd, under the Green Oak), H. 31b/11' is a Welsh folk song arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn. The composition was completed in 1801 and premiered in London in 1802. The piece is a part of a collection of Welsh folk songs arranged by Haydn for voice and piano. The composition consists of a single movement and is characterized by its simple and pastoral melody. The piece begins with a gentle and flowing piano introduction, which sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The vocal line enters with the first verse of the Welsh folk song, sung in a gentle and lyrical manner. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a focus on the natural rhythm of the Welsh language. The piano accompaniment is also simple and understated, providing a gentle and supportive backdrop for the vocal line. The harmonies are mostly diatonic, with occasional chromatic inflections to add interest and color to the piece. The overall effect is one of simplicity and beauty, evoking the pastoral landscape of Wales. The second verse of the folk song is sung with a slightly more animated melody, reflecting the increasing excitement of the shepherd as he calls his herd home. The piano accompaniment also becomes more lively, with a more pronounced rhythmic pulse and occasional flourishes of ornamentation. The final verse of the folk song is sung with a sense of triumph and joy, as the shepherd successfully brings his herd home. The melody is more animated and joyful, with a sense of celebration and release. The piano accompaniment also becomes more lively and celebratory, with a more pronounced rhythmic pulse and occasional flourishes of ornamentation. Overall, 'Hob y deri dando (Away My Herd, under the Green Oak), H. 31b/11' is a simple and beautiful arrangement of a Welsh folk song. The piece is characterized by its pastoral melody, simple harmonies, and gentle piano accompaniment, evoking the natural beauty of the Welsh landscape.

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