Composer

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Anton Rubinstein

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Publication Date

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1864

Average_duration

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16:12

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Anton Rubinstein's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 57' is a collection of six art songs composed in 1871. The premiere of the work took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, in the same year. The songs are set to Russian texts by various poets, including Pushkin, Lermontov, and Tyutchev. The first song, "The Nightingale," is a lively and playful piece that showcases the singer's vocal agility. The second song, "The Pine Tree," is a melancholic piece that features a simple and repetitive piano accompaniment, which creates a sense of longing and sadness. The third song, "The Dream," is a romantic and dreamy piece that features a soaring vocal line and a lush piano accompaniment. The fourth song, "The Sea," is a dramatic and powerful piece that captures the vastness and unpredictability of the ocean. The fifth song, "The Cloud," is a delicate and ethereal piece that features a gentle piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The final song, "The Night," is a haunting and introspective piece that features a sparse piano accompaniment and a contemplative vocal line. Overall, Rubinstein's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 57' is a diverse and expressive collection of art songs that showcases the composer's skill in setting poetry to music. The songs range from playful and lively to melancholic and introspective, and each one features a unique and memorable melody.

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