- Year of composition: likely in the 1890s (Printed in 1897)
- Work category: Voice and piano
- Text author: Zacharias Topelius (1818-1898)
- Dedication: To my friend Niels Juel Simonsen (according to the printed edition)
- Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
Examples of printed editions
Wilhelm Hansen, Musik-Forlag, Ed. no. 12042
Literature
This poem is part of Samlade skrifter af Zacharias Topelius, Sånger, Första bandet 1833-1852 [Collected writings by Zacharias Topelius. Songs. Vol. 1 1833-1853], and can be found under the year 1843
Description of work
Maestoso (various tempo markings) D major (various key signatures) 4/4 (C) (various time signatures)
Libretto/text
Så är sagan nu om sången;
så det ädla Suomifolket,
så den vise barden säger