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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1899

Average_duration

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13:15

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 36' in 1900. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on November 22, 1900, with the composer accompanying the singer, Aino Ackté. The six songs are set to Finnish texts by various poets, including Jalmari Finne, L. Onerva, and Eino Leino. The first song, "Saarella palaa" (The Island is Burning), is a dramatic and intense piece that features a soaring vocal line and a driving piano accompaniment. The second song, "Var det en dröm?" (Was it a Dream?), is a haunting and melancholy piece that showcases Sibelius's gift for melody. The third song, "Im Feld ein Mädchen singt" (In the Field a Maiden Sings), is a pastoral and lyrical piece that evokes the beauty of the Finnish countryside. The fourth song, "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" (Since Then I Have Asked No More), is a tender and introspective piece that features a delicate piano accompaniment and a restrained vocal line. The fifth song, "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" (The Girl Returned from Meeting Her Lover), is a lively and playful piece that features a jaunty piano accompaniment and a sprightly vocal line. The final song, "Våren flyktar hastigt" (Spring is Flying Swiftly), is a joyous and celebratory piece that features a soaring vocal line and a triumphant piano accompaniment. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 36' is a masterful work that showcases Sibelius's gift for melody, his skill as a pianist, and his deep connection to the Finnish language and culture. The songs are varied in mood and style, but they are united by a sense of emotional depth and sincerity that is characteristic of Sibelius's music.

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