Composer

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Ingvar Lidholm

Average_duration

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1:54

For vilsna fötter is a composition by Swedish composer Ingvar Lidholm. It was composed in 1953 and premiered the same year in Stockholm. The piece is divided into three movements and is scored for a mixed choir and orchestra. The first movement, "Första sången" (First Song), begins with a slow and mysterious introduction by the orchestra. The choir enters with a haunting melody, singing about lost and wandering feet. The music is dissonant and unsettling, reflecting the uncertainty and confusion of the lyrics. The movement ends with a sudden and dramatic climax. The second movement, "Andra sången" (Second Song), is more rhythmic and energetic. The choir sings about the joy of finding a path and the music reflects this with a lively and upbeat tempo. The orchestra provides a driving rhythm, with percussion and brass adding to the excitement. The movement ends with a triumphant and joyful conclusion. The final movement, "Tredje sången" (Third Song), is the longest and most complex of the three. It begins with a slow and mournful melody, with the choir singing about the pain of being lost and alone. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the orchestra adding layers of sound and the choir singing with increasing urgency. The movement reaches a climax with a powerful and emotional choral section, before ending with a quiet and reflective coda. For vilsna fötter is a challenging and demanding piece, both for the choir and the orchestra. The music is modern and experimental, with dissonant harmonies and complex rhythms. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, exploring themes of loss, confusion, and redemption. Despite its difficulty, the piece has become a staple of the choral repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Lidholm's most important works.

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