Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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2:56

'Longing is my Heritage, Op. 86/2' is a choral work composed by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was composed in 1916 and premiered in Helsinki on December 3, 1916. The work is part of a larger collection of choral works called 'Six Songs, Op. 86', which were composed for mixed choir and piano. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked 'Andante con moto' and is characterized by a mournful melody in the choir, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The second movement, marked 'Allegro moderato', is more upbeat and features a lively melody in the choir, with the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment. The final movement, marked 'Andante', returns to the mournful character of the first movement, with a simple melody in the choir and a sparse piano accompaniment. The text for 'Longing is my Heritage' was written by the Finnish poet Jalmari Finne. The poem speaks of the longing for home and the beauty of the Finnish landscape. Sibelius's setting of the text captures the melancholic beauty of the poem, with its simple melodies and sparse accompaniment. Overall, 'Longing is my Heritage, Op. 86/2' is a beautiful and poignant choral work that captures the essence of Finnish melancholy. Its simple melodies and sparse accompaniment make it a powerful and moving piece of music.

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