Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Piece

Compose Date

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1898 - 1899

Publication Date

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1899

Average_duration

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4:00

Bådnlåt, also known as "At the Cradle," is a lyric piece for string orchestra composed by Edvard Grieg in 1895. It is the fifth movement of his Opus 68, which is a collection of ten lyric pieces for piano. The piece was later arranged for string orchestra by Grieg himself. The premiere of Bådnlåt was on December 22, 1895, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, with Johan Halvorsen conducting the Christiania Theater Orchestra. The piece was well-received by the audience and critics alike. Bådnlåt is a lullaby, and its title translates to "bottom lullaby" in English. The piece is written in the key of G major and has a slow tempo. It begins with a gentle melody played by the violins, which is then passed on to the cellos and violas. The piece is characterized by its soft and soothing sound, which is meant to evoke the feeling of a mother singing to her child. The middle section of the piece features a more lively melody, played by the violins and cellos. This section is meant to represent the child's dreams and imagination. The piece then returns to the original melody, which gradually fades away, ending with a peaceful and calming effect. Bådnlåt is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that showcases Grieg's talent for creating evocative melodies. Its gentle and soothing sound has made it a popular choice for lullabies and relaxation music.

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