Composer

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Frederick Delius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1900

Average_duration

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4:45

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Frederick Delius composed 'Danish Songs (2), RT v/21' in 1916. The piece premiered on May 10, 1917, at the Aeolian Hall in London. The composition consists of two movements, each based on a Danish folk song. The first movement is titled "Jeg gjorde mig saa silde" (I wandered so late), and the second movement is titled "Solen er saa rod, mor" (The sun is so red, mother). The first movement is a slow and melancholic piece that features a solo voice accompanied by a piano. The melody is based on a Danish folk song that tells the story of a man who wanders late at night, reflecting on his life and the choices he has made. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, creating a sense of introspection and contemplation. The second movement is more upbeat and lively, featuring a solo voice accompanied by a string quartet. The melody is based on a Danish folk song that celebrates the beauty of the sunset and the coming of night. The string quartet provides a rich and vibrant accompaniment, creating a sense of joy and celebration. Overall, 'Danish Songs (2), RT v/21' is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Delius's skill at adapting folk melodies into art songs. The piece is characterized by its delicate and introspective first movement and its lively and celebratory second movement.

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