Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1975

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 28' is a collection of six songs composed in 1875. The premiere of the songs took place in Moscow in the same year. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first song in the collection is titled 'Don Juan's Serenade.' It is a lively and playful song that captures the character of the legendary seducer Don Juan. The second song is 'Nightingale,' which is a beautiful and lyrical piece that describes the beauty of nature and the nightingale's song. The third song is 'In the Midst of the Ball,' which is a dramatic and passionate piece that captures the excitement and energy of a ballroom. The fourth song is 'The Tear-Drop,' which is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores the theme of lost love. The fifth song is 'The Enchantress,' which is a haunting and mysterious piece that tells the story of a woman who has the power to enchant and control men. The final song in the collection is 'Frenzied Nights,' which is a lively and energetic piece that captures the excitement and frenzy of a night out on the town. The songs in Op. 28 are characterized by Tchaikovsky's signature style, which combines lyricism, drama, and emotional intensity. The songs are also notable for their use of Russian folk melodies and themes, which Tchaikovsky often incorporated into his compositions. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 28' is a beautiful and diverse collection of songs that showcases Tchaikovsky's skill as a composer and his ability to capture a wide range of emotions and moods through music.

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