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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1915

Average_duration

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13:35

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Karol Szymanowski's 'Songs of a Fairy-Tale Princess (6), Op. 31' is a song cycle composed in 1915. The premiere of the work took place in Warsaw in 1916, with the composer himself at the piano. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, 'The Enchanted Princess', is a lively and playful piece, with a sprightly piano accompaniment and a melody that dances around the vocal line. The second song, 'The Fairy-Tale Princess', is more introspective, with a hauntingly beautiful melody that is accompanied by delicate piano figurations. The third song, 'The Lonely Princess', is a melancholy piece that features a plaintive vocal line and a sparse, almost mournful piano accompaniment. The fourth song, 'The Proud Princess', is a more assertive piece, with a bold and confident melody that is accompanied by a powerful piano part. The fifth song, 'The Wounded Princess', is a deeply emotional piece that features a soaring vocal line and a richly expressive piano accompaniment. The final song, 'The Happy Princess', is a joyful and exuberant piece that brings the cycle to a triumphant close. Throughout the cycle, Szymanowski's use of harmony and melody is highly expressive, with a wide range of tonal colors and textures. The piano accompaniments are also highly varied, ranging from delicate and sparse to bold and powerful. Overall, 'Songs of a Fairy-Tale Princess (6), Op. 31' is a highly evocative and emotionally charged work that showcases Szymanowski's mastery of both vocal and instrumental music.

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