5 Songs, Op.70 (Grieg, Edvard)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1900.
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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.[1900?].
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Editor Gerhard Rosenkrone Schjelderup (1859–1933)
Publisher. Info. Samlede Sange (2 vols.)
Kristiania (Oslo): Albert Cammermeyers Forlag, 1907.
Joint issue - Copenhagen: Wilhelm Hansen, 1908.
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Misc. Notes Only Nos. 3 and 4 are transposed (down one half-step) from the original keys.
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Language German / English
Translator Hans Schmidt (1854-1923), German text
M. Clark, English text
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d. Plate 8709.
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Eros (No.1)

Editor Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Language German
Translator Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Publisher. Info. 60 ausgewählte Lieder, Hohe Stimme (No.3208a)
60 ausgewählte Lieder, Tiefere Stimme (No.3208b)
Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.[1908?]. Plate 9457/9458.
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Lys Nat / Lichte Nacht / Summer Night (No.3)

Editor Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Language German
Translator Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Publisher. Info. 60 ausgewählte Lieder, Hohe Stimme (No.3208a)
60 ausgewählte Lieder, Tiefere Stimme (No.3208b)
Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.[1908?]. Plate 9457/9458.
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Eros (No.1)

For Voice and Orchestra (Reger)

12 more: Flute 1/2 • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (C) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Max Reger (1873–1916)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, 1915. Plate 9958.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1526.
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General Information

Work Title 5 Songs
Alternative. Title Fem Digte
Composer Grieg, Edvard
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.70
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEG 121
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Eros. Allegro con passione  = 144 — Andante  = 69 — Tempo I (C major)
  2. Jeg lever et Liv i Længsel. Allegro molto agitato  = 144 — Poco meno Allegro — Tempo I — Poco meno Allegro — Tempo I (E minor)
    Ich lebe ein Leben in Schnsucht / A Life of Longing
  3. Lys Nat. Andantino con moto  = 112 (E major)
    Lichte Nacht / Summer Night
  4. Se dig for. Allegretto espressivo  = 84 (F minor)
    Sieh' dich vor / Walk with Care (Oh Beware)
  5. Digtervise. Allegro con spirito  = 120 (D major)
    Dichterweise / A Poet's Song (Poet's Mind)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1900
First Publication. 1900
Librettist Otto Benzon (1856–1927)
Language Norwegian
Dedication N.J. Simonsen (1846–1906)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links The Lied and Art Song Texts archive