Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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15:28

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Sergey Rachmaninov's 'Songs (6), Op. 38' is a collection of six songs composed between 1912 and 1916. The songs were premiered in Moscow in 1916, with Rachmaninov himself accompanying the singer, Antonina Nezhdanova. The songs are written for voice and piano, and the lyrics are in Russian, with texts by various poets. The first song in the collection is 'In the Silence of the Secret Night', which is a slow and melancholic piece. The second song, 'Midsummer Nights', is more upbeat and lively, with a playful melody. The third song, 'Twilight', is a haunting and atmospheric piece, with a sense of mystery and longing. The fourth song, 'Daisies', is a cheerful and optimistic piece, with a bright and sunny melody. The fifth song, 'The Rat-Catcher', is a dark and eerie piece, with a sinister melody and lyrics about a rat-catcher who lures children away. The final song in the collection, 'A Dream', is a gentle and dreamy piece, with a delicate melody and lyrics about a beautiful dream. Overall, the 'Songs (6), Op. 38' showcase Rachmaninov's skill as a composer of vocal music. The songs are varied in mood and style, with each one showcasing a different aspect of Rachmaninov's musical personality. The collection is a testament to Rachmaninov's ability to create beautiful and expressive music that speaks to the heart and soul of the listener.

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