Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1875

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 27' is a collection of six songs composed in 1875. The premiere of the songs took place in Moscow in the same year. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first song in the collection is 'Does the Day Reign?' which is a setting of a poem by Aleksey Tolstoy. The song is in the key of G minor and has a melancholic and introspective character. The second song is 'The Sun Has Set' which is a setting of a poem by Lev Mei. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a gentle and lyrical character. The third song is 'At the Ball' which is a setting of a poem by Aleksey Tolstoy. The song is in the key of A major and has a lively and dance-like character. The fourth song is 'Before My Window' which is a setting of a poem by Aleksey Pleshcheyev. The song is in the key of F major and has a dreamy and romantic character. The fifth song is 'Sleeping Beauty' which is a setting of a poem by Lev Mei. The song is in the key of D-flat major and has a gentle and lullaby-like character. The final song in the collection is 'Don Juan's Serenade' which is a setting of a poem by Aleksey Tolstoy. The song is in the key of G major and has a passionate and dramatic character. Overall, Tchaikovsky's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 27' showcase his ability to set poetry to music with great sensitivity and skill. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and emotional depth. They are a testament to Tchaikovsky's mastery of the art song genre and remain popular with singers and audiences alike.

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