Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783−1847)

Aftonstunder vid Piano-forte tillegnade min Dotter [Evening moments at the pianoforte, dedicated to my daughter]

Print

No. 1. Tillegnan [for song and piano]
No. 2. Agitato
No. 3. Moderato con anima
Pastorale
No. 4. Allegretto
No. 5. Moderato assai e contando
No. 6. Alla breve con espressione

  • Year of composition: 1840 (according to Bluebell Sweden's LP editions)
  • Work category: Piano
  • Dedication: The composer's daughter Agnes
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Examples of printed editions

J. C. Hedbom
(Hans Ahlborg Musik in collaboration with the Svenska Klaverets Vänner society, 2007)

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: X: 44:6

Description of work

No. 1. Tillegnan [for song and piano]
Andante con moto A major 4/4 (C)
No. 2. Agitato A minor 3/4
No. 3. Moderato con anima G minor 4/4 (C)
Pastorale E-flat major 3/4
No. 4. Allegretto E-flat major 4/4 (C)
No. 5. Moderato assai e contando F major 4/4 (C)
No. 6. Alla breve con espressione F minor - F major alla breve


Libretto/text

Tillegnan

1. Hur skönt ur Vinterns dvala
Att Våren vaknad se,
Då alla bäckar tala
Och alla blommor le.

2. Men skönare än våren
Är hjärtats trofasthet
Som blomstrar genom åren
Och ej av vinter vet.