Composer

:

Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1876

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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13:08

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 25' is a collection of six songs composed between 1874 and 1876. The songs were premiered in 1876 in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Grieg accompanying the singer, Agathe Backer-Grøndahl, on the piano. The six songs in the collection are: 1. "Til Foråret" (To Spring) 2. "Våren" (Last Spring) 3. "En Svane" (A Swan) 4. "Elegi" (Elegy) 5. "Ved Rondane" (At Rondane) 6. "Med en Primula Veris" (With a Primrose of Spring) Each song in the collection has its own unique characteristics, but they are all united by Grieg's use of Norwegian folk melodies and his skillful piano accompaniments. "To Spring" is a joyful and optimistic song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The piano accompaniment is light and playful, and the vocal melody is full of energy and movement. "Last Spring" is a more melancholy song that reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The piano accompaniment is sparse and haunting, and the vocal melody is full of longing and sadness. "A Swan" is a beautiful and lyrical song that tells the story of a swan swimming on a lake. The piano accompaniment is gentle and flowing, and the vocal melody is full of grace and elegance. "Elegy" is a mournful and introspective song that reflects on the pain of loss and the beauty of memory. The piano accompaniment is dark and brooding, and the vocal melody is full of sorrow and regret. "At Rondane" is a lively and energetic song that celebrates the natural beauty of the Rondane mountains in Norway. The piano accompaniment is rhythmic and lively, and the vocal melody is full of excitement and joy. "With a Primrose of Spring" is a tender and romantic song that celebrates the beauty of love and the arrival of spring. The piano accompaniment is gentle and delicate, and the vocal melody is full of warmth and tenderness. Overall, Grieg's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 25' is a beautiful and diverse collection of songs that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer and his love for Norwegian folk music.

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