Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1795

Average_duration

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2:15

"I canna come ilke day to woo" is a Scottish folk song arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn. The composition is also known as H. 31a/140 and was composed in the late 1790s. The piece was first performed in London in 1799. The composition is a set of variations on the Scottish folk song. The piece is in the key of G major and is written for voice and piano. The melody of the folk song is presented in the first variation, with subsequent variations featuring increasingly complex and virtuosic piano accompaniments. The first variation features a simple accompaniment with the melody in the right hand of the piano. The second variation features a more elaborate accompaniment with the melody in the left hand of the piano. The third variation features a faster tempo and a more complex accompaniment with the melody in both hands of the piano. The fourth variation features a slower tempo and a more lyrical accompaniment with the melody in the right hand of the piano. The fifth variation features a faster tempo and a more virtuosic accompaniment with the melody in the left hand of the piano. The final variation features a return to the original tempo and a more elaborate accompaniment with the melody in both hands of the piano. The composition is characteristic of Haydn's style, with its use of simple folk melodies and complex variations. The piece is also notable for its use of Scottish folk music, which was a popular source of inspiration for composers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Overall, "I canna come ilke day to woo" is a charming and virtuosic composition that showcases Haydn's skill as a composer and arranger. Its use of Scottish folk music adds a unique and colorful element to the piece, making it a favorite among fans of classical music and folk music alike.

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