Composer

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Percy Grainger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Medley

Compose Date

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Oct 1927 - Nov 1927

Publication Date

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1928

Average_duration

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8:07

'Jutish Medley, folk songs for piano' is a composition by Percy Grainger, an Australian-born composer, pianist, and conductor. The piece was composed in 1905 and premiered in the same year. It is a collection of folk songs from the Jutland region of Denmark, arranged for solo piano. The medley consists of four movements, each based on a different folk song. The first movement, 'Lord Peter's Stable-Boy', is a lively and energetic tune with a strong rhythmic drive. The second movement, 'The Nightingale and the Two Sisters', is a more lyrical and expressive piece, with a haunting melody and a sense of melancholy. The third movement, 'The Power of Love', is a slower and more introspective piece, with a simple and beautiful melody that gradually builds in intensity. The final movement, 'The Bold Princess Royal', is a lively and playful tune, with a strong sense of rhythm and a joyful energy. Overall, 'Jutish Medley' is a charming and delightful work, showcasing Grainger's skill as an arranger and his love for folk music. The piece is characterized by its use of simple, catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and a sense of joy and playfulness. It is a testament to Grainger's ability to take traditional folk music and transform it into something new and exciting, while still retaining the essence of the original tunes.

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