Composer

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Mikhail Glinka

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1826

Publication Date

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1830

Average_duration

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1:36

Ah, my sweetheart, thou art a beautiful maiden, G. x18 is a vocal romance composed by the Russian composer Mikhail Glinka. The piece was composed in 1830 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Glinka's collection of vocal romances, which are known for their lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The piece is composed in a simple A-B-A form, with a short introduction and coda. The first section features a gentle, flowing melody in the piano, which is then taken up by the voice. The second section is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and more complex harmonies. The final section returns to the gentle melody of the opening, with a few variations and embellishments. The lyrics of the piece are a simple love poem, expressing the speaker's admiration for his beloved. The melody is perfectly suited to the text, with its gentle, flowing lines and expressive harmonies. The piece is characterized by its simplicity and elegance, with a focus on the beauty of the melody and the emotional content of the text. Overall, Ah, my sweetheart, thou art a beautiful maiden, G. x18 is a beautiful example of Glinka's talent for composing expressive and lyrical vocal music. Its simple elegance and emotional depth make it a beloved piece in the repertoire of Russian art songs.

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