Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1873 - 1880

Publication Date

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1881

Average_duration

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28:45

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Melodies (12), Op. 33' is a collection of twelve songs composed for voice and piano. The work was composed in 1866 and premiered in the same year in Copenhagen, Denmark. The songs are written in Norwegian and are based on poems by various Norwegian poets, including Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson. The twelve songs are divided into two sets of six, with each set having its own distinct characteristics. The first set of six songs is more lyrical and romantic in nature, while the second set is more dramatic and intense. The first song in the collection, 'Det forste mode' (The First Meeting), sets the tone for the entire work with its gentle melody and romantic lyrics. The second song, 'En svane' (A Swan), is one of the most famous songs in the collection and is known for its soaring melody and beautiful harmonies. The third song, 'Jeg elsker dig' (I Love You), is a simple and straightforward love song that showcases Grieg's ability to create beautiful melodies with minimal accompaniment. The fourth song, 'Min tanke er et maegtigt fjeld' (My Thoughts are a Mighty Mountain), is a more dramatic and intense song that features a powerful piano accompaniment and soaring vocal lines. The fifth song, 'Jeg giver mit digt til varme' (I Give My Poem to the Warmth), is a gentle and introspective song that features a delicate piano accompaniment and a simple, yet beautiful melody. The final song in the first set, 'Med en vandlilje' (With a Water Lily), is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The second set of six songs begins with 'Langs ei a' (Along a Stream), a dramatic and intense song that features a powerful piano accompaniment and soaring vocal lines. The second song, 'En drøm' (A Dream), is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The third song, 'Ved Rondane' (At Rondane), is a more introspective and contemplative song that features a delicate piano accompaniment and a simple, yet beautiful melody. The fourth song, 'Ved Gjaetle-bekken' (At the Gjaetle Brook), is a more lighthearted and playful song that features a lively piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The fifth song, 'I ensomme stunde' (In Lonely Hours), is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The final song in the collection, 'Ved en ung hustrus båre' (At a Young Wife's Coffin), is a powerful and emotional song that features a dramatic piano accompaniment and soaring vocal lines. Overall, Grieg's 'Melodies (12), Op. 33' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases the composer's ability to create beautiful melodies and powerful emotional landscapes. The work is a testament to Grieg's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Norwegian poetry in his music.

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