Composer

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Karol Szymanowski

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1905 - 1907

Average_duration

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12:07

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Karol Szymanowski's 'Songs (5), Op. 13' is a collection of five art songs composed in 1905. The premiere of the work took place in Warsaw in 1906. The songs are written for voice and piano and are based on poems by the Polish poet Tadeusz Miciński. The first song, 'The Nightingale', is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Szymanowski's use of chromatic harmonies and rich textures. The second song, 'The Sleepless Night', is a haunting and atmospheric piece that features a sparse piano accompaniment and a vocal line that is both delicate and powerful. The third song, 'The Fountain', is a lively and energetic piece that features a playful piano accompaniment and a vocal line that is full of rhythmic and melodic twists and turns. The fourth song, 'The Tears', is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that features a slow and mournful piano accompaniment and a vocal line that is full of longing and despair. The final song, 'The Night', is a dramatic and intense piece that features a powerful piano accompaniment and a vocal line that is full of passion and intensity. Throughout the collection, Szymanowski's use of chromatic harmonies, rich textures, and expressive melodies creates a sense of emotional depth and complexity that is characteristic of his style. Overall, 'Songs (5), Op. 13' is a masterful collection of art songs that showcases Szymanowski's unique voice as a composer and his ability to create music that is both deeply emotional and intellectually engaging.

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