Composer

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Oskar Merikanto

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Oskar Merikanto's 'Songs for voice & piano, Op. 52' is a collection of 12 songs composed between 1903 and 1904. The premiere of the work took place in Helsinki, Finland, in 1904. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment, and the lyrics are in Finnish. The first movement of the collection is titled 'Kevätlaulu' (Spring Song) and is characterized by its light and airy melody, which captures the essence of spring. The second movement, 'Kesäyö' (Summer Night), is a romantic and dreamy song that evokes the feeling of a warm summer night. The third movement, 'Syyslaulu' (Autumn Song), is a melancholic and reflective piece that captures the mood of autumn. The fourth movement, 'Talviyö' (Winter Night), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the stillness and beauty of a winter night. The fifth movement, 'Kevätlinnuille' (To the Spring Birds), is a joyful and playful song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The sixth movement, 'Kesäilta' (Summer Evening), is a romantic and nostalgic song that captures the feeling of a warm summer evening. The seventh movement, 'Syyskuun iltana' (On a September Evening), is a melancholic and reflective song that captures the mood of autumn. The eighth movement, 'Talvi-iltana' (On a Winter Evening), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the stillness and beauty of a winter evening. The ninth movement, 'Kevätlaulajalle' (To the Spring Singer), is a joyful and playful song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The tenth movement, 'Kesäyön unelma' (Summer Night's Dream), is a romantic and dreamy song that evokes the feeling of a warm summer night. The eleventh movement, 'Syyslaululle' (To an Autumn Song), is a melancholic and reflective piece that captures the mood of autumn. The final movement, 'Talven tulo' (The Arrival of Winter), is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the stillness and beauty of the arrival of winter. Overall, 'Songs for voice & piano, Op. 52' is a collection of beautifully crafted songs that capture the essence of the changing seasons. Merikanto's use of melody and harmony creates a rich and evocative musical landscape that perfectly complements the lyrics. The collection is a testament to Merikanto's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the mood and feeling of the changing seasons.

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