Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1887

Average_duration

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15:21

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 63' is a collection of six songs composed in 1886. The premiere of the songs took place in Moscow in the same year. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first song in the collection is titled 'Amid the din of the ball'. It is a lively and energetic song that captures the excitement of a ballroom. The second song, 'Don Juan's Serenade', is a romantic and passionate piece that tells the story of Don Juan's love for a woman. The third song, 'Lullaby in a Storm', is a gentle and soothing piece that describes a mother singing a lullaby to her child during a storm. The fourth song, 'The Sun Has Set', is a melancholic and reflective piece that speaks of the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The fifth song, 'The Cuckoo', is a playful and whimsical piece that imitates the sound of a cuckoo bird. The final song in the collection, 'None but the Lonely Heart', is a haunting and emotional piece that speaks of the pain of unrequited love. The songs in Op. 63 are characterized by Tchaikovsky's signature use of melody and harmony. The songs are also notable for their emotional depth and the way they capture the nuances of human experience. Tchaikovsky's use of the piano accompaniment is also noteworthy, as it provides a rich and varied texture that complements the vocal line. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 63' is a beautiful and moving collection of songs that showcases Tchaikovsky's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion.

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