Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1892

Average_duration

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4:18

'Neath the fir trees, Op. 13/1' is a composition by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was composed in 1893 and premiered on December 8, 1893, in Helsinki, Finland. The piece is part of a set of six piano pieces called 'The Trees', which Sibelius composed during his early years as a composer. The piece is in the key of A minor and has a slow and melancholic character. It is written in a simple ABA form, with the A section being a slow and lyrical melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The B section is more agitated and features a faster melody played in the right hand, with a more complex accompaniment in the left hand. The piece is characterized by its use of folk-like melodies and harmonies, which were a hallmark of Sibelius's early style. The use of the pentatonic scale and the drone bass in the left hand give the piece a distinctly Finnish flavor. The piece also features Sibelius's characteristic use of silence and pauses, which create a sense of tension and release. 'Neath the fir trees, Op. 13/1' is a beautiful and evocative piece of music that captures the mood and atmosphere of a Finnish forest in winter. It is a testament to Sibelius's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both simple and profound.

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