Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1891 - 1898

Average_duration

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13:47

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Jean Sibelius composed 'Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 17' in 1899. The work premiered in Helsinki, Finland, on December 16, 1899, with the composer accompanying the singer, Aino Ackté. The seven songs are set to Finnish texts by various poets, including Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Zacharias Topelius. The first song, "Flickan kom ifrån sin älsklings möte" (The girl returned from meeting her lover), is a melancholic piece with a simple piano accompaniment that sets the mood for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "Våren flyktar hastigt" (Spring is flying swiftly), is a lively and joyful piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. The third song, "När jag för mig själv i mörka skogen går" (When I walk alone in the dark forest), is a haunting and introspective piece that explores the themes of loneliness and isolation. The fourth song, "Lasse liten" (Little Lasse), is a playful and humorous piece that tells the story of a mischievous boy. The fifth song, "Var det en dröm?" (Was it a dream?), is a romantic and dreamy piece that explores the themes of love and longing. The sixth song, "Im Feld ein Mädchen singt" (In the field a girl is singing), is a pastoral piece that evokes the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life. The final song, "Se'n har jag ej frågat mera" (Since then I have not asked again), is a poignant and emotional piece that explores the themes of lost love and regret. The piano accompaniment is particularly expressive in this song, adding to the overall sense of melancholy. Overall, 'Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 17' is a beautiful and varied cycle of songs that showcases Sibelius's skill as a composer and his ability to capture a range of emotions and moods through music.

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