Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1894 - 1895

Publication Date

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1895 - 1896

Average_duration

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27:46

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's 'Songs (6) for voice & orchestra, EG 177' is a collection of six songs composed between 1888 and 1896. The songs were premiered in various concerts in Norway and Germany between 1891 and 1898. The six songs are: 1. "Det første møte" (The First Meeting) 2. "En svane" (A Swan) 3. "Jeg elsker dig" (I Love You) 4. "Til våren" (To Spring) 5. "Ved Rondane" (By Rondane) 6. "Våren" (Spring) The first song, "Det første møte," is a romantic duet between a man and a woman who have just met. The second song, "En svane," is a melancholic piece about a swan that is dying. The third song, "Jeg elsker dig," is a passionate love song that has become one of Grieg's most famous compositions. The fourth song, "Til våren," is a celebration of spring and the renewal of life. The fifth song, "Ved Rondane," is a tribute to the rugged beauty of the Rondane mountain range in Norway. The final song, "Våren," is another celebration of spring, with a focus on the joy and energy of youth. The songs are characterized by Grieg's use of rich harmonies and lush orchestration. He often uses the orchestra to create a sense of atmosphere and mood, with the vocal line serving as a kind of melody that floats above the music. The songs are also notable for their use of Norwegian folk melodies and themes, which give them a distinctly nationalistic flavor. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & orchestra, EG 177' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Grieg's skill as a composer and his deep love for his homeland of Norway.

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