Composer

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Karol Szymanowski

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1904 - 1905

Average_duration

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9:45

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Karol Szymanowski's 'Songs (4), Op. 11' is a collection of four songs composed in 1901. The premiere of the work took place in Warsaw in 1902. The four movements of the work are titled 'The Nightingale', 'Sleep', 'In the Moonlight', and 'The Fountain'. The first movement, 'The Nightingale', is a setting of a poem by Tadeusz Miciński. The song begins with a delicate piano introduction, which is followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with the piano providing a gentle accompaniment. The song builds to a climax towards the end, with the voice soaring above the piano. The second movement, 'Sleep', is a setting of a poem by Jan Kasprowicz. The song is marked by a dreamy, ethereal quality, with the piano providing a shimmering accompaniment. The melody is haunting and melancholic, with the voice conveying a sense of longing and yearning. The third movement, 'In the Moonlight', is a setting of a poem by Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer. The song is marked by a sense of mystery and enchantment, with the piano providing a delicate, impressionistic accompaniment. The melody is sinuous and sensuous, with the voice conveying a sense of rapture and ecstasy. The fourth and final movement, 'The Fountain', is a setting of a poem by Tadeusz Miciński. The song is marked by a sense of joy and exuberance, with the piano providing a lively, rhythmic accompaniment. The melody is lively and playful, with the voice conveying a sense of celebration and jubilation. Overall, 'Songs (4), Op. 11' is a work of great beauty and sensitivity, showcasing Szymanowski's gift for melody and his ability to create evocative atmospheres through his music. The work is a testament to the composer's early mastery of the art song genre, and remains a beloved part of the vocal repertoire to this day.

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