Composer

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Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller's 'Seks Folkeviser Oversatta Af Thor Lange, Op. 18' is a collection of six songs based on folk ballads translated by Thor Lange. The work was composed in 1894 and premiered the same year in Copenhagen, Denmark. The first movement, 'Den Lille Fugl' (The Little Bird), is a gentle and lyrical song that tells the story of a bird that is captured and kept in a cage. The second movement, 'Jeg Gik Mig Ud En Sommerdag' (I Walked Out One Summer Day), is a lively and upbeat song that describes a young man's encounter with a beautiful maiden. The third movement, 'Jeg Ved En Lærkerede' (I Know a Lark's Nest), is a tender and melancholic song that tells the story of a young woman who mourns the loss of her lover. The fourth movement, 'Jeg Vil Gerne Sove I Nat' (I Would Like to Sleep Tonight), is a peaceful and soothing song that expresses the desire for rest and tranquility. The fifth movement, 'Lille Sommerfugl' (Little Butterfly), is a playful and whimsical song that describes the beauty and fragility of a butterfly. The final movement, 'Sov Min Lille Ven' (Sleep, My Little Friend), is a gentle lullaby that bids farewell to the day and welcomes the night. Lange-Müller's 'Seks Folkeviser Oversatta Af Thor Lange, Op. 18' is characterized by its simple and elegant melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the text. The songs are scored for voice and piano, and the piano accompaniments are notable for their delicate and nuanced textures. Overall, the work is a charming and intimate portrayal of Danish folk culture and a testament to Lange-Müller's skill as a composer.

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