Composer

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Toivo Kuula

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:47

"Luullahan jotta on lysti olla" is a choral work composed by Toivo Kuula, a Finnish composer, in 1917. The piece was premiered in Helsinki, Finland, in the same year. It is a part of Kuula's larger choral work, "Kesälauluja" (Summer Songs), which consists of six pieces. "Luullahan jotta on lysti olla" is a lively and cheerful piece, with a tempo marked as "Allegro vivace." The piece is in the key of D major and is written for a four-part mixed choir. The text of the piece is in Finnish and is a folk song that celebrates the joys of summer. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with a lively and rhythmic melody in the upper voices, which is then joined by the lower voices. The melody is repeated several times, with slight variations, before transitioning into the second movement. The second movement is slower and more lyrical, with a melody that is passed between the different voices of the choir. The text of this movement speaks of the beauty of the Finnish countryside in the summertime. The third movement returns to the lively and rhythmic melody of the first movement, with the addition of a new melody in the lower voices. The two melodies are combined and repeated several times, building to a joyful and energetic conclusion. Overall, "Luullahan jotta on lysti olla" is a celebratory and uplifting piece that captures the spirit of Finnish summer. Its lively melodies and joyful lyrics make it a popular choice for choirs and audiences alike.

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