Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1795

Average_duration

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1:53

"What can a young lassie do, H. 31a/134" is a Scottish folk song arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn. The composition was likely written in the late 1790s, during Haydn's final years. The piece was first performed in London in 1799, and was published in 1805 as part of a collection of Scottish folk songs arranged by Haydn. The piece is a simple, charming melody, with a gentle, lilting rhythm that evokes the rolling hills and green fields of Scotland. The arrangement is scored for voice and piano, with a simple accompaniment that supports the melody without overpowering it. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which explores a different aspect of the young lassie's life. The first movement is a gentle, pastoral melody that describes the lassie's life in the countryside, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The second movement is a more lively, dance-like melody that celebrates the lassie's youth and vitality. The final movement is a slower, more contemplative melody that reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of aging. Throughout the piece, Haydn's arrangement emphasizes the simple beauty of the Scottish folk melody, with subtle variations and embellishments that enhance the emotional impact of the music. The piece is a testament to Haydn's skill as a composer and arranger, and to his ability to capture the essence of a culture and a people through their music.

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