Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1880

Average_duration

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3:28

"Does the day reign?, Op. 47/6" is a song composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky in 1880. It was premiered on January 25, 1881, in Moscow, with the composer himself at the piano. The song is part of Tchaikovsky's collection of six romances, Op. 47, which were composed between 1880 and 1881. The song is set to a poem by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, a Russian poet and playwright. The poem describes the beauty of nature and the emotions it evokes in the speaker. The first line of the poem, "Does the day reign?", sets the tone for the rest of the piece, as the speaker marvels at the power and majesty of the natural world. The song is in the key of G major and is written for a high voice and piano. It is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked "Allegro con fuoco" and is characterized by its energetic and lively melody. The second section, marked "Andante cantabile," is more lyrical and introspective, with a slower tempo and more expressive vocal line. The final section returns to the faster tempo of the opening, with a triumphant and joyful melody that brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. Overall, "Does the day reign?, Op. 47/6" is a beautiful and evocative piece of music that captures the wonder and awe of the natural world. Tchaikovsky's skillful composition and Tolstoy's poetic imagery combine to create a powerful and moving work that continues to be beloved by audiences and performers alike.

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