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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1917

Average_duration

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13:27

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius' 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 90' is a collection of six songs composed in 1917. The premiere of the work took place on November 22, 1918, in Helsinki, Finland. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first song in the collection is titled 'Sortunut ääni' (The Broken Voice). It is a melancholic piece that features a slow and mournful melody. The second song, 'Venematka' (The Boat Journey), is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the excitement of a boat ride. The third song, 'Saarella palaa' (Fire on the Island), is a dramatic piece that tells the story of a fire on an island. The fourth song, 'Laululle' (To a Song), is a beautiful and lyrical piece that celebrates the power of music. The fifth song, 'Talven ruusu' (The Winter Rose), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the beauty of a winter landscape. The final song in the collection, 'Lapsen ruusu' (The Child's Rose), is a tender and gentle lullaby. The songs in Op. 90 are characterized by Sibelius' use of simple and direct melodies, which are often accompanied by lush and expressive harmonies. The songs are also notable for their use of Finnish folk melodies and themes, which are woven into the fabric of the music. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 90' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Sibelius' skill as a composer. The work remains a beloved part of the classical vocal repertoire and continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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