Composer

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Edvard Grieg

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1886

Publication Date

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1887

Average_duration

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2:51

"An den Frühling, Op. 43/6" is a song composed by Edvard Grieg in 1886. It was premiered on March 1, 1886, in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the Danish soprano Helene Riese as the soloist. The song is part of a collection of six songs titled "Sechs Lieder, Op. 43," which were composed by Grieg between 1885 and 1886. "An den Frühling" is a song for solo voice and piano, and it is written in the key of G major. The song has a moderate tempo and is in 4/4 time. It consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and a refrain that is repeated after each stanza. The text of the song is a poem by Heinrich Heine, which celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. The first movement of the song is marked "Allegro moderato," and it begins with a lively piano introduction that sets the mood for the arrival of spring. The solo voice enters with the first stanza, which describes the beauty of spring and the joy it brings. The refrain follows, with the words "Komm, lieber Mai, und mache die Bäume wieder grün" ("Come, dear May, and make the trees green again"), which express the longing for the arrival of spring. The second movement of the song is marked "Andante," and it begins with a more subdued piano accompaniment. The second stanza of the poem describes the awakening of nature and the return of the birds. The refrain follows, with the words "Komm, lieber Mai, und mache die Bäume wieder grün," which express the hope that spring will bring new life and happiness. The third movement of the song is marked "Allegro," and it begins with a lively piano accompaniment that reflects the joy and energy of spring. The third stanza of the poem describes the arrival of love and the happiness it brings. The refrain follows, with the words "Komm, lieber Mai, und mache die Bäume wieder grün," which express the desire for spring to bring new love and happiness. Overall, "An den Frühling, Op. 43/6" is a joyful and optimistic song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. Grieg's music captures the mood of the poem perfectly, with lively and energetic movements that reflect the beauty and joy of spring. The song is a testament to Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a poem in his music.

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