Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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ca. 1826

Johann Nepomuk Hummel's 'Settings (5) of Scottish folksongs, S. 169' is a collection of five songs for voice and piano, composed in 1825. The premiere of the work is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been performed shortly after its composition. The five movements of the work are titled "The Birks of Aberfeldy," "The Lass of Patie's Mill," "The Banks o' Doon," "The Auld Hoose," and "A Highland Lad my Love was Born." Each movement features a different Scottish folk song, with Hummel's own arrangements and accompaniments. The first movement, "The Birks of Aberfeldy," is a lively and cheerful song about the beauty of nature. The second movement, "The Lass of Patie's Mill," is a more melancholic tune about lost love. The third movement, "The Banks o' Doon," is a slow and mournful song about a failed romance. The fourth movement, "The Auld Hoose," is a nostalgic and sentimental piece about a childhood home. The final movement, "A Highland Lad my Love was Born," is a rousing and patriotic song about Scotland and its people. Overall, Hummel's 'Settings (5) of Scottish folksongs, S. 169' is a charming and well-crafted collection of songs that showcases his skill as a composer and arranger. The pieces are accessible and enjoyable for both performers and audiences, and they offer a glimpse into the rich tradition of Scottish folk music.

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