Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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14:55

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 50' in 1906. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on November 22, 1906. The six movements of the work are titled "Vattenplask" (Water Splash), "Säv, säv, susa" (Sigh, Sigh, Sough), "Black Roses," "Illalle" (To Evening), "Sortunut ääni" (The Broken Voice), and "Venematka" (The Boat Journey). The first movement, "Vattenplask," is a playful and lighthearted song that depicts the sound of water splashing. The second movement, "Säv, säv, susa," is a melancholic and haunting song that features a repetitive melody and a sense of longing. "Black Roses," the third movement, is a dramatic and intense song that tells the story of a woman who is betrayed by her lover. "Illalle," the fourth movement, is a peaceful and serene song that captures the beauty of the evening. The fifth movement, "Sortunut ääni," is a mournful and sorrowful song that expresses the pain of loss and grief. The final movement, "Venematka," is a lively and energetic song that depicts a boat journey. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 50' showcases Sibelius's skill in composing for voice and piano. The work features a range of emotions and moods, from playful and lighthearted to melancholic and sorrowful. The melodies are memorable and the piano accompaniment is intricate and expressive.

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