Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1900 - 1902

Average_duration

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30:37

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

'Songs (12), Op. 21' is a collection of twelve songs composed by Sergey Rachmaninov, a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. The songs were composed between 1900 and 1903 and were premiered in Moscow in 1904. The collection is considered one of Rachmaninov's most significant works in the genre of art songs. The twelve songs in the collection are: 1. "Morning" (Утро) 2. "Midday" (Полдень) 3. "In the Silence of the Secret Night" (В тишине ночи тайной) 4. "The Harvest of Sorrow" (Ой, не грусти) 5. "Before My Window" (На окошке при свете луны) 6. "The Soldier's Wife" (Жена солдата) 7. "Oh, Do Not Grieve" (О, не горюй!) 8. "In the Mysterious Silence of the Night" (В молчаньи ночи таинственной) 9. "The Rat-Catcher" (Крысолов) 10. "A Dream" (Сон) 11. "The Fountains" (Фонтаны) 12. "The Isle" (Островок) The songs are characterized by Rachmaninov's signature lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The texts of the songs are in Russian and were written by various poets, including Pushkin, Lermontov, and Tyutchev. The themes of the songs range from nature and love to war and death. The first song, "Morning," is a gentle and peaceful piece that sets the tone for the collection. The second song, "Midday," is more lively and features a playful melody. "In the Silence of the Secret Night" is a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Rachmaninov's ability to create a sense of mystery and longing through his music. "The Harvest of Sorrow" is a melancholic piece that features a mournful melody and lyrics about the pain of lost love. "Before My Window" is a tender love song that features a simple yet beautiful melody. "The Soldier's Wife" is a poignant piece that tells the story of a soldier's wife waiting for her husband to return from war. "Oh, Do Not Grieve" is a hopeful piece that encourages the listener to find joy in life despite its hardships. "In the Mysterious Silence of the Night" is a dreamy and atmospheric piece that features a haunting melody. "The Rat-Catcher" is a playful and whimsical piece that tells the story of a rat-catcher and his adventures. "A Dream" is a romantic piece that features a soaring melody and lyrics about the power of love. "The Fountains" is a lively and joyful piece that celebrates the beauty of nature. "The Isle" is a peaceful and contemplative piece that brings the collection to a gentle close. Overall, 'Songs (12), Op. 21' is a beautiful and emotionally rich collection of songs that showcases Rachmaninov's mastery of the art song genre. The collection remains a beloved and frequently performed work in the classical music repertoire.

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