Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Romance

Compose Date

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1869 - 1884

Publication Date

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1884

Average_duration

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17:36

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Romances (6) Old & New, Op. 39' is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1880. The premiere of the work took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 26, 1881, with Grieg himself accompanying the singer, Agathe Backer-Grøndahl. The six songs in the collection are: 1. "I Love Thee" - This song is a setting of a poem by Ludvig Holberg, a Danish-Norwegian writer. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a gentle accompaniment that supports the vocal line. 2. "The First Meeting" - This song is based on a poem by Johan Sebastian Welhaven, a Norwegian poet. The melody is more complex than the first song, with a more elaborate accompaniment that includes arpeggios and runs. 3. "The Poet's Heart" - This song is a setting of a poem by Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish writer. The melody is melancholic and introspective, with a sparse accompaniment that emphasizes the emotional content of the lyrics. 4. "The Wounded Heart" - This song is based on a poem by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, a Norwegian writer. The melody is passionate and dramatic, with a sweeping accompaniment that underscores the intensity of the lyrics. 5. "The Young Birch Tree" - This song is a setting of a poem by Johan Sebastian Welhaven. The melody is light and playful, with a delicate accompaniment that evokes the image of a young birch tree swaying in the breeze. 6. "The Swain" - This song is based on a poem by Andreas Munch, a Norwegian poet. The melody is lively and energetic, with a rhythmic accompaniment that captures the playful spirit of the lyrics. Overall, the 'Romances (6) Old & New, Op. 39' showcase Grieg's skill as a composer of vocal music. The melodies are memorable and expressive, and the accompaniments are carefully crafted to support and enhance the vocal line. The collection is a testament to Grieg's ability to capture the essence of Norwegian poetry and literature in his music.

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