Composer

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Carl Nielsen

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1894

Average_duration

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2:19

"Song Behind the Plow" is a composition by Danish composer Carl Nielsen. It was composed in 1894 and premiered on March 1, 1895, in Copenhagen. The piece is part of Nielsen's Opus 10, a collection of four songs for voice and piano. "Song Behind the Plow" is the fourth and final song in the Opus 10 collection. The piece is in the key of F major and is marked "Allegretto con moto" (moderately fast with motion). The song is set to a poem by Danish poet Jeppe Aakjær, which describes the hard work of farmers plowing their fields. The piece is characterized by its simple, folk-like melody and its use of syncopation. The piano accompaniment is also quite simple, with a repetitive pattern that mimics the motion of a plow. The vocal line is relatively easy to sing, with a range of only a little over an octave. Despite its simplicity, "Song Behind the Plow" is a powerful and evocative piece of music. It captures the hard work and determination of the farmers, as well as the beauty of the Danish countryside. The piece has become a beloved part of the Danish musical canon and is often performed in concerts and recitals.

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